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For some people, testosterone is an important part of their gender-affirming care. No singular gender identity is required for testosterone-based gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), but it is commonly prescribed to trans men, and transmasculine, nonbinary, and intersex folks. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Check out our graphics for a bit more info on T and share away!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For more in depth info on testosterone and gender-affirming hormone therapy, check out this blog by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jerrica: bit.ly/GoodRxT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Not everyone chooses to use hormone therapy as part of their gender journey. If it’s right for you, Plume would love to be your trusted provider. To learn more about Plume, visit us at getplume.co/how-it-works⁠⁠

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We’re so happy to be celebrating E+ this week!

Estrogen is a hormone we all naturally make, but different bodies make different amounts. No singular gender identity is required for estrogen-based GAHT! But most commonly it is prescribed to trans women, transfeminine, nonbinary, and intersex folks.

Estrogen, testosterone blockers or androgen blockers, and progesterone are the large groups of therapies that are typically used in estrogen-based GAHT. Each group of medications can be administered in a variety of dosages and routes.

According to UCSF guidelines, the patch seems to be the safest form of estradiol in terms of blood clotting risk and for use in active smokers.

Most people first start noticing changes from estrogen like chest development and nipple tenderness at around 2 to 3 months after starting. Mental health, especially anxiety and depression, can also improve soon after starting estrogen. Some of the other changes that occur more gradually can include: body fat redistribution, softer and less oily skin, thinning and slowed growth of body and facial hair, decreased libido (sex drive) and sexual function, decrease in size of some parts of the genitals, and possible infertility.

Most folks will max out on physical changes after taking estradiol for 2 to 5 years, but they continue taking it beyond that point to maintain the changes that have occurred.

Remember, you can use GoodRx to help bring down the cost of most GAHT prescriptions. We recommend downloading their app.

To learn more about Plume, visit us at getplume.co/how-it-works/

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Plume loves any excuse to celebrate trans love! We made these to help get you in the spirit. Share them with your friends, family, and lovers. Tag someone cute!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ To learn more about Plume, visit us at https://getplume.co/

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Hello Community. We know that this is a high stakes time, and that so many of us are feeling it. In times like this, it’s extra important that we take care of ourselves. Here at Plume we are all about trans healing in the many forms it takes. We are here for you today and every day after, no matter what happens. ⁠ We put a call out asking what people in our community are currently doing to take care of themselves, and these are some of the beautiful things you had to share. Take a breath and soak it in. ⁠ ⁠ Please share far and wide, for those that need it. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Plume at https://getplume.co/

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We’re very excited to tell you about Plume’s collaboration with GoodRx! We’re working together to provide our community with expert and reliable information on gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). First up, a little about what you might expect when taking Estrogen. Here are some excerpts from the blog:

Estrogen is a hormone we all naturally make, but different bodies make different amounts. No singular gender identity is required for estrogen-based GAHT! But most commonly it is prescribed to trans women, transfeminine, nonbinary, and intersex folks.

Estrogen, testosterone blockers or androgen blockers, and progesterone are the large groups of therapies that are typically used in estrogen-based GAHT. Each group of medications can be administered in a variety of dosages and routes.

According to UCSF guidelines, the patch seems to be the safest form of estradiol in terms of blood clotting risk and for use in active smokers.

Most people first start noticing changes from estrogen like chest development and nipple tenderness at around 2 to 3 months after starting. Mental health, especially anxiety and depression, can also improve soon after starting estrogen. Some of the other changes that occur more gradually can include: body fat redistribution, softer and less oily skin, thinning and slowed growth of body and facial hair, decreased libido (sex drive) and sexual function, decrease in size of some parts of the genitals, and possible infertility.

Most folks will max out on physical changes after taking estradiol for 2 to 5 years, but they continue taking it beyond that point to maintain the changes that have occurred.

Remember, you can use GoodRx to help bring down the cost of most GAHT prescriptions. We recommend downloading their app.

To learn more about Plume, visit us at getplume.co/get-started

#plumecommunity #bytransfortrans #gaht #gender affirming #transisbeautiful #getplume #hrtsaveslives #genderaffirminghormonetherapy #transeverywhere #nonbinary #nonbinarycare #enby #hrt #plumehrt #qtbipoc #amab #girlslikeus #boyslikeus

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