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Gender Transition Hormone Management in Chicago

At Stonewood Health, we provide affirming, evidence-based hormone therapy for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking to align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Our providers work with each patient to develop a hormone protocol -- whether that involves estrogen and anti-androgen therapy for transgender women, testosterone therapy for transgender men, or non-binary hormone approaches. We follow established endocrinology guidelines (WPATH, Endocrine Society) to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care with ongoing lab monitoring and dosage management throughout your transition.

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What it helps with

Hormone protocols set from your labs and your goals, written down

Estrogen and anti-androgen therapy for transgender women

Testosterone therapy for transgender men

Non-binary and gender-fluid hormone approaches available

Evidence-based care following WPATH and Endocrine Society guidelines

Regular lab monitoring for safety and efficacy

Compassionate, affirming, and judgment-free care

What happens

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Affirming consultation to discuss your gender identity and transition goals

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Comprehensive baseline labs (hormones, metabolic panel, lipids, CBC)

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Review of medical history and any prior hormone use

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hormone protocol prescribed -- estrogen, testosterone, or anti-androgens

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Initiation of therapy with detailed instructions

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Follow-up labs at 3 months, then every 3 -- 6 months ongoing

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Dosage adjustments based on lab results and your goals

Who it is for

Gender transition hormone management is for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking medically supervised hormone therapy to align their body with their gender identity.

Transgender women seeking feminizing hormone therapy (estrogen + anti-androgens)

Transgender men seeking masculinizing hormone therapy (testosterone)

Non-binary individuals exploring partial or gender-neutral hormone approaches

Those transitioning from another provider and seeking continued care

Patients who want evidence-based, medically monitored hormone therapy

Questions

Feminizing hormone therapy typically includes estradiol (estrogen) to promote feminine characteristics -- breast development, fat redistribution, softer skin -- combined with an anti-androgen such as spironolactone or bicalutamide to suppress testosterone and its effects.