Gear and Camping

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Gear and Camping = gender-affirming care

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This page will host resources on gender-affirming care, including HRT (hormone replacement therapy), surgical options, and gender marker and name change assistance.

HRT and Letter-Writing Services

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Circle Medical - HRT ranges from between $5 and $100 USD depending on insurance. Without insurance or as an out-of-network provider, visits cost $100. Full-service online group with the ability to choose your own provider. What they treat includes:

• LGBTQ+ care (must be 18 or older for HRT and reside in a state serviced by Circle Medical)
• ADHD, anxiety, depression
• Offers stimulants for treatment of ADHD
• Diabetes
• Chronic care
• Men's and women's health
• PrEP
• General injury and illness
• More

FOLX - Prices range from $89/month USD to $139/month for testosterone plans, and $59/month to $119/month for estrogen plans

• Must be 18 or older for HRT and reside in a state serviced by FOLX
• No insurance needed, but may pay with an HSA/FSA card
• Plans with injectable hormones come with supplies such as syringes, alcohol wipes, sharps containers, and everything else you'll need to self-administer the medication
• Can provide you with a referral list of surgeons and a letter in support of gender-affirming surgery
• Provides letters to change your name or gender markers
• Provides a limited amount of HRT grants to those in need

The Pink Book - NOTE: Site is currently down, we're awaiting a response from its author. The Pink Book is what inspired the creation of this blog. From their site: "A directory of women and LGBT-safe healthcare practitioners in the United States."

• Home to lists of providers who handle abortion, birth control, menstrual healthcare, sterilization, LGBT healthcare, S.A.N.E. exams, and more
• Breaks down search results by location, services provided, and can even sort by price point

Planned Parenthood - Contrary to misguided notions, Planned Parenthood has extensive resources on more than just abortion. Their vast information spans parenting, adoption, cancer, STIs, birth control, consent, LGBTQ+ info, and more

• Please check with your local Planned Parenthood for availability of services 
• Offers HRT, puberty blockers

Plume - Plan prices are $99/month USD (does not include cost of prescriptions), no insurance needed. Plans include letter-writing services in support of surgery. Without membership, letters are $150

• Does not currently take insurance, but accepts HSA/FSA
• Have their own pharmacy for convenience (with pricing listed online), but you can choose another pharmacy 
• Offers letter-writing services in support of surgery as well as gender marker changes 
• Services most states, but please double-check what is offered in your state 
• Must be 18 or older for HRT

QueerDoc -Sliding-scale payments typically starting around $100 USD. Also offers limited “scholarships” to those who can’t afford the sliding-scale payments. QueerDoc also offers HRT and puberty blockers to those under the age of 18

• Offers HRT and puberty blockers to those under the age of 18, but require family support and consent as applicable by law
• Offers HRT, puberty blockers, birth control, home STI testing, PrEP, legal assistance for transitioning, assistance planning surgery, etc
• Accepts HSA/FSA, can also provide a bill for possible out-of-network reimbursement 

TransClinique - Plan prices start at $69.99/month USD if your insurance covers labs ($99.99/month if you need labs covered), and includes letter-writing services for name changes, gender marker changes, and surgery, PrEP, and ED treatment 

• Must be 18 or older for HRT
• Can cover the cost of labs if needed
• Includes “trans coaching” to help you find resources for surgery, voice coaching, and more 
• Operates in 25 states
• Accepts HSA/FSA, no insurance needed 

Surgery

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The Pink Book - NOTE: Site is currently down, we're awaiting a response from its author. The Pink Book is what inspired the creation of this blog. From their site: "A directory of women and LGBT-safe healthcare practitioners in the United States."

• Home to lists of providers who handle abortion, birth control, menstrual healthcare, sterilization, LGBT healthcare, S.A.N.E. exams, and more
• Breaks down search results by location, services provided, and can even sort by price point

TopSurgery.net - Extensive, international database compiling surgeons who perform top surgery, as well as comprehensive resources detailing the different types of top surgeries, how to start a consult, what to expect from surgery, etc

• Has international surgeons 
• Numerous educational resources regarding top surgery 
• Simple interface that can sort by price, location, etc
• Has information on financing, grants, and insurance tips

TransHealthCare.org - From their site: “TransHealthCare is the largest and most comprehensive database of Gender Surgeons.” It contains international surgeons, and you can sort through them by location, insurance info, and procedure

• International surgeons

WPATH - World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Has a database of surgeons, including international. Also has a variety of educational resources 

• International surgeons 

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