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On Friday, August 14, 2026, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in our case, QueerDoc, PLLC vs. the DOJ. QueerDoc remains committed to its mission of providing expert, evidence-informed medical care to transgender and gender diverse patients. We’ll continue caring for our patients while defending the privacy, trust, and ethical principles that make […]
There are hundreds of hormones in the body. They help cells know what is on their task list and to talk to other cells. They turn body processes off and on. They help the brain tell other parts of the body what to do. They are communicator chemicals that help our bodies do all of […]
This blog is specific to letters for adult patients!!!!! Table of Contents What Is A Mental Health Support Letter? The quick answer is that a mental health support letter is a document provided to a physical health clinician, surgeon, or insurance company stating that the individual is mentally and emotionally ready to receive care. It […]
What Are SERMs? What’s Atrophy? What’s Ospemifene? We’ll start with an overview: SERMs are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. They change how the body responds to circulating estrogen by turning estrogen receptors on and off in specific parts of the body. Content note: we use anatomical words to describe body parts in this blog. In the […]
Short Answer Perimenopause and menopause can affect queer, transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TGD) people in many different ways. Some people experience symptoms while taking testosterone. Others experience menopause after surgery, while others may begin gender affirming hormone therapy during perimenopause or menopause. The most effective care is individualized based on a person’s…
Injections. Gel. Cream. Pellets. Oral testosterone. Which one is “best?” If you’ve spent any time researching testosterone online, you’ve probably noticed something. Everyone has an opinion. One person says injections are the only way to go. Someone else says gel provides steadier levels. Another person insists compounded cream changed everything for them. Then you find […]
Tablets. Injections. Patches. Gel. Troches. Pellets. Creams. If you’ve spent more than about ten minutes researching estradiol online, you’ve probably come away with one overwhelming conclusion: Everyone has an opinion. One person swears injections changed everything. Another says patches are the safest option. Someone else insists sublingual estradiol is the only way to go. Then […]
Accessing gender affirming surgeries has never been easy. In the United States, a number of factors are making it harder to get care. If international travel is an option for you, it may be easier, less expensive, and faster to get surgery abroad. And plenty of trans people have made those trips. Crossing borders in […]
In April, 2026, the Hawaii legislature passed legislation to expand their shield law to protect both gender affirming and reproductive care. On May 29, 2026, Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed HB 1875 into law. Hawai’i has joined fourteen other states plus the District of Columbia with shield laws in place. 3 additional states have executive […]
We are proud to be a Point of Pride provider for their HRT Access Fund. Applications for grants that cover 18 months of HRT care are open until May 31, 2026. What Is The Point of Pride HRT Access Fund? In their own words, they provide “direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford […]
