{"id":1095,"date":"2020-05-15T18:18:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T18:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytranssexualdate.com\/blog\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2024-12-23T11:16:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:16:00","slug":"what-is-transgender-hormone-replacement-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/what-is-transgender-hormone-replacement-therapy","title":{"rendered":"What is Transgender Hormone Replacement Therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Trans women go through a lot because of <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/gender-expression-vs-gender-identity-the-nuances\">gender identity<\/a>. Some of us, even go further and reach the stage of transition called <strong>transgender hormone replacement therapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m going to discuss the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and dangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>of <strong>transgender hormone therapy<\/strong>. Please know that what I\u2019m going to be writing here is from <strong>my personal experience<\/strong> as a trans woman. This should not be taken as a replacement for proper transgender care information from a specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Don&#039;t undergo HRT unless you&#039;ve watched this video \ud83d\udc89\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vm81mJnJU4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why some of us undergo Transgender Hormone Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a choice<\/strong>. It\u2019s not imposed and neither necessary to survive. However, the lines are blurred in terms of the word survival when it comes to well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Technically, as trans women, we may live a long life without medical intervention. However, to a huge number of us, what kind of quality would such a long life offer? The saying <strong>\u201cYou only live once\u201d<\/strong> isn\u2019t popular for no reason. I personally believe that we were not born in this world simply to exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-gender-dysphoria-guide-and-what-you-must-know\/\"><strong>Gender dysphoria<\/strong><\/a> is a real thing and it can be eased by the use of <strong>hormone replacement therapy<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">When I\u2019m not on hormones, <strong>I feel like a man<\/strong> and I can\u2019t seem to function correctly. My confidence goes downhill and I feel like there\u2019s something incorrect in regards to every fiber of my body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Woman resting her head on her arms, gazing thoughtfully towards the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-3840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/model-2676308_1920-edited-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lost in thought by the window. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/model-woman-close-up-make-up-light-2676308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pixabay.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Just the thought that I have ample estrogen inside me already <strong>makes me feel less anxious<\/strong> and calms my mental health. There\u2019s something so comforting about knowing that my hormone levels align with the gender that I identify with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">However, please <strong>do not think that hormone levels are what define one\u2019s gender<\/strong>. This notion is incorrect as some transgender people are perfectly fine and are functioning well as the gender they are living with; without the need of taking this type of therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Added to that, one of the most welcome <strong>effects of hormone therapy<\/strong> for transgender women is the <strong>physical changes<\/strong> that we get to receive when we\u2019re undergoing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Estrogen helps in distributing fat to <strong>have a more \u201cwomanly\u201d shape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with striking makeup and red lips, captured in a close-up portrait.\" class=\"wp-image-3842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/women-watching-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bold makeup and intense gaze. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/look-expensive-face-woman-eyes-2915649\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pixabay.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>reduces and slows down the growth of body hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lessens muscle buildup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provides suppler skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and overall gives a more feminine glow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it also <strong>deals with pheromones<\/strong> and <strong>makes our sweat smell less \u201cmasculine\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">I know how confusing this can be right now and there\u2019s really no scientific way to tell the difference between a masculine and feminine scent. However, it\u2019s how I find the smell of human excretions easier to describe in colloquial terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feminizing Hormone Therapy for Trans Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">There are <strong>2 main types of medication<\/strong> that trans women use when they\u2019re under <strong>hormone replacement therapy<\/strong>. Some doctors would prescribe both while others would advise just to use only one kind; depending on the patient\u2019s starting hormone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/How-to-be-the-Dream-Transwoman-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Woman tilting her head back slightly, showcasing her makeup and accessories.\" class=\"wp-image-3844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/How-to-be-the-Dream-Transwoman-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/How-to-be-the-Dream-Transwoman-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/How-to-be-the-Dream-Transwoman-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Elegant and confident in every detail. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/beautiful-woman-with-curls-makeup_6023011.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freepik.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estrogen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This is what dreams are made of (quoting Hilary Duff) lol. Estrogen is the more dominant hormone in most cisgender women. As I\u2019ve explained in the former section, <strong>it deals a lot in terms of feminization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This can be taken alone because some studies show that having a high amount of this can already suffice in suppressing testosterone A.K.A male hormones. It\u2019s mainly used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>alleviating Gender Dysphoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reducing distress both emotionally and psychologically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improvement of social and psychological function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>quality of life improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving Intimate Well-Being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Albeit the FDA\u2019s lack of approval for <strong>estrogen\u2019s treatment of gender dysphoria<\/strong>, there\u2019s a lot of research saying that it\u2019s safe and very effective. If you have reached this part of the guide and you\u2019re still mystified by gender dysphoria, let me explain it in laymen\u2019s terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anti Androgen AKA Testosterone Blockers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This can be considered as the saving grace for most transgender women who have not undergone hormone replacement therapy at an early age. <strong>Hormone replacement therapy<\/strong> is typically recommended to <strong>start at the age of 16 <\/strong>to get the maximum effect of feminization, most especially if the individual is planning to undergo a <a href=\"https:\/\/mytranssexualdate.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/what-to-expect-from-a-transgender-surgery\/\">gender reassignment surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The earlier you suppress your testosterone levels, the more feminine you\u2019ll look after you get past puberty. I know, it\u2019s kind of surprising because, at this age, most of us are still wondering how we\u2019d copy our best friend\u2019s book report without it looking like an exact clone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">To be honest, <strong>I started HRT when I was 16<\/strong> because in my country, the Philippines, it\u2019s very easy to buy birth control pills. The reason why I knew about it is that I had a trans mentor who guided me through every step of the way. However, please know that <strong>birth control pills are not proper HRT medication<\/strong>. Most doctors don\u2019t advise for it to be used as a method for HRT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[[SIGNUP]]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transgender Hormone Therapy Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">How <strong>hormone treatment<\/strong> works for transgender women is not as easy as 1-2-3. Some of us are not even eligible to go through it. The main reason all boils down to one\u2019s health condition and medical history. In this section, I will share with you <strong>the common side effects<\/strong> and why some of us should <strong>not take this type of approach<\/strong> when it comes to transitioning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with long brown hair resting her head, with a distant and serious expression.\" class=\"wp-image-3846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/thinking-on-bed-women-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Reflecting in solitude. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/model-girl-beauty-bella-fashion-456964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pixabay.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Trans Hormone Therapy Side Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Please know that our bodies and health conditions are different. These may or may be applicable to you. I\u2019m not a fear-mongering witch and I don\u2019t want to discourage your dreams in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PROS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>less Gender Dysphoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less Perceived Stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increased Breast Tissue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improved Quality of Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less Sebum and Acne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>softer Skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced Male Pattern Baldness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less Facial and Body Hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decreased follicle stimulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced Prostate Size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower Sperm Count and Quality (If you\u2019re planning to have biological children)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased Libido<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced Physical Strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Mood Swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intensified Food Cravings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Visceral Fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Fat Mass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased Lean Mass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neither PRO nor CON (depending on your needs in terms of Health and More)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>higher risk of Impotence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decreased Systolic Blood Pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decreased Haemoglobin and Haematocrit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increased LDL cholesterol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elevated Triglycerides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced Interest in Intimacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elevated Prolactin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decreased Luteinising Hormone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dangers of Transgender Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Let me reiterate this, I, for one am under gender-affirming hormone therapy or <strong>hormone replacement therapy<\/strong>. I did not create this guide to scare you off from doing the same treatment. However, I feel that every individual has the right to know all of the information in regards to a certain type of medication. Especially if it can prove fatal to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transgender women undergoing <strong>HRT<\/strong> may be at a <strong>higher risk for cardiovascular problems <\/strong>like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>heart attack<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and <strong>blood clots<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This is based on the largest study of the health of transgender individuals done by Dr. Darios Getahun.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with long brown hair reading a book near a decorated bookshelf in a softly lit library.\" class=\"wp-image-3848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/reading-women-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Reflective reading in a cozy corner of the library. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/women-girly-asia-girl-nice-picture-2808631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pixabay.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Added to that, this study has found that transgender women taking <strong>HRT medications<\/strong> are twice as likely to experience venous thromboembolism (blood clot) compared to people who are not taking the same type of medication. We are also <strong>90% more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not the types of risks that one would voluntarily take. But then again, it all boils down to how you want to live your life and the diagnosis of your physician. If you already have underlying health conditions, it\u2019s best to avoid <strong>hormone replacement therapy<\/strong> altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Transgender Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The cost of this type of treatment mainly depends on the country that you live in. However, if you\u2019re lucky enough to be living in Canada, medication and gender reassignment surgery can be offered to you for free; granted that you have passed the qualifications and psychological evaluations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the US, you could also seek help from <a href=\"https:\/\/transcare.ucsf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCSF Transgender Care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">For the rest of the world, it can be quite pricey, and in some cases, downright unreachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">If you\u2019re planning to undergo <strong>hormone replacement therapy<\/strong> the proper way, visits to the doctors are going to cost you. Apart from seeking an endocrinologist, transgender patients have to go and get several lab tests. In some countries, a psychological evaluation is a must as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">In the Philippines, there is one clinic that\u2019s dedicated to transgender health so if you\u2019re living in this country, feel free to check Victoria by Love Your Self out and please be very honest with your medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This is where you\u2019re going to have to be truly prepared for. In my country, the average salary of an office worker per month is only around $300. <strong>HRT medications<\/strong> can cost from around $50 and more per month (depending on the type of medication that you\u2019re going to take).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">If you\u2019re not financially ready, <strong>hormone replacement<\/strong> is not for you. It\u2019s not something that you just take on and off. This kind of therapy requires maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you do HRT as a Trans Woman?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">I\u2019m not here to encourage nor discourage you to undergo this type of treatment. I\u2019ve written this for the sole purpose of sharing my experiences on what <strong>transgender hormone therapy<\/strong> is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">No matter how your gender transition may be, always remember that you are a woman from the inside first. Remind yourself of this fact on a daily basis and your femininity will eventually shine through; with or without medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Did you learn anything from this? Kindly share it on your timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>xx<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trans women go through a lot because of gender identity. 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