A thoughtful look at under-18 transgender treatment, weighing the benefits of early intervention against the need for careful clinical oversight.

The real reasons people self-medicate hormones: years-long waits, unaffordable care, rural gaps and gatekeeping that leaves dysphoria untreated.

For many transgender people in the UK, NHS gender clinic waits of 4-7 years can feel impossible amid dysphoria. GenderGP offers a faster private alternative with hormones, monitoring, and non-gatekeeping care—but comes with shared care challenges. Is it right for you?