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title: Tips for Seeking Gender-Affirming Healthcare
date: 2026-03-09T11:34:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/tips-for-seeking-gender-affirming-healthcare"
section: Resources
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Tips for Seeking Gender-Affirming Healthcare

As trans and gender-expansive people transition, we may seek gender-affirming care. For those who desire it, it is medically necessary. This article from the International Planned Parenthood Federation provides helpful tips for considering and beginning gender-affirming care.

A system of support provides many advantages when seeking gender-affirming care. It can be helpful to talk with friends and family members about the journey. Additionally, those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or low moods may benefit from speaking with a mental health professional about the process.

We may also we need to affirm ourselves at times. The search for gender-affirming care can take a long time. Celebrating every milestone allows us to reflect on the progress we are making.

While pursuing gender-affirming care, we should also seek a full understanding of our bodies and our legal rights. Use hormonal treatments as prescribed and in consultation with a doctor. Be aware that hormone therapy can affect fertility. If we desire to have biological children, it's good to speak to a doctor about preserving our fertility.

> Gender-affirming care includes both medical and non-medical interventions that affirm a person’s gender identity through surgical procedures, hormone therapy, counseling support, as well as through social and legal transitions.

[Read the full article ](https://www.ippf.org/blogs/self-care-tips-when-you-are-receiving-gender-affirming-healthcare)

SOURCE: International Planned Parenthood Federation • LAST UPDATED: July 24, 2023

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- [ sexual identities & expressions](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/sexual-identities-expressions)
- [gender affirming care](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/gender-affirming-care)
- [genderqueer](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/genderqueer)
- [trans healthcare](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trans-healthcare)
- [trans](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trans)
- [gender expansive](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/gender-expansive)

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## Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Does gender-affirming hormone therapy affect the risk of cardiovascular disease in transgender people? Our Bodies Ourselves reviews the most recent research.

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Does gender-affirming hormone therapy affect the risk of cardiovascular disease in transgender people? Our Bodies Ourselves reviews the most recent research.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/gender-affirming-hormone-therapy-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk)

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## Transgender Women and Menopause

This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.

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This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/transgender-women-and-menopause)

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## Finding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community

A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.

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A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-guide-to-finding-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-long-term-care-community)