Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy

What is Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)

Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) is a medical treatment that helps individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity through hormone administration. It involves the use of estrogen or testosterone, with or without companion medications, to promote feminizing or masculinizing changes based on individual goals.

Taking the next step in your transition should feel empowering and seamless. Youphoria provides gender-affirming hormone therapy with expert guidance to ensure safe and personalized care. Long wait times and uninformed providers shouldn’t stand in the way of your care. Book a consultation today to access hormone therapy that respects and prioritizes you.

For Feminizing Effects

Hormone therapy can help achieve:

• Breast development and nipple sensitivity
• Softer skin and redistribution of body fat
• Reduced facial and body hair growth
• Decreased muscle mass and changes in body composition
• Potential mood and emotional shifts

• ✔ Injections
• ✔ Patches
• ✔ Oral medication

May be prescribed with:

• Spironolactone (to reduce testosterone effects)
• Finasteride (to help minimize hair loss)
• Progesterone (for potential additional breast development benefits)

For Masculinizing Effects

Hormone therapy can help achieve:

• A deeper voice over time
• Increased facial and body hair growth
• Redistribution of body fat and muscle development
• Cessation of monthly bleeding
• Increased libido and energy levels

Available options:

• ✔ Injections
• ✔ Gels
• ✔ Oral medication

May be prescribed with:

• Finasteride (to manage hair loss and support hair health)