Resources related to medical transition (HRT & TRS).
Important: Always verify the information especially when it pertains to your health and wellbeing. Always consult a medical professional.
Overview
Medical transition usually includes three components:
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT or HRT)
- Gender-affirming surgeries (known as TRS by the Ministry of Health)
- Supportive medical care
Hormone Therapy & Surgeries
Because hormone therapy and surgeries are discussed in other sections of this guide, it will not be discussed here. Please see those pages instead.
- Accessing Gender Affirming Care & Guidelines
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Transition Related Surgeries
Note: Some surgeries are not covered by OHIP as they are considered elective or cosmetic surgeries (e.g., facial feminisation/masculisation surgery). See surgery pages for more information.
Supportive Medical Care
Supportive medical care includes procedures such as:
- Hair removal
- Electrolysis or laser hair removal
- Speech therapy
- Training and techniques to modify pitch, resonance, and communication style to better align with one’s gender identity
- Fertility (sperm/egg storage)
- Some treatments may affect fertility. Some will consider cryopreservation before starting treatments.
Note: Many supportive medical care procedures are not covered by OHIP, such as fertility, speech therapy, or hair removal. If you have secondary private insurance, they may cover this partially or fully.
Recommended Reading For Medical Transition
Other Considerations
Rainbow Health Ontario put together two articles related to reproductive and parenting options for trans and queer folx.