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How long must I live as a woman before I can be administered hormones for my transition?

How long must I live as a woman before I can be administered hormones for my transition?

Question asked by nataliee (18 years old questioning woman from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on October 12, 2009 by

Sorted in Questions, Transition, Transsexuality

Dear Nataliee, Congratulations for embarking on your transition journey. The answers to your questions have been discussed by many professionals over the years. The first widely used guidelines for the treatment of Transsexuals were put forward by Dr. Harry Benjamin, a German endocrinologist during the 60s. These guidelines have now ... Read more.
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