A practical guide to preparing for travel as a UK trans adult

Oestrogen therapy is available in different preparations, including tablets, patches and gels, which deliver the hormone through different routes but offer comparable outcomes. Choice depends on individual health, risk factors and lifestyle. Safe, effective treatment requires appropriate dosing, clinical oversight and ongoing monitoring.

Testosterone hormone therapy is available in the UK as daily gels or long-acting injections, with each preparation affecting the body differently. No option is proven to work faster or produce better results. The most suitable preparation depends on individual health, lifestyle, risk factors and clinical monitoring, particularly regarding side effects such as polycythemia and injection-related complications.