Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

The use of hormones (e.g., estrogen, testosterone) in medical treatment. For trans people, HRT is an empowering way to medically transition by bringing their bodies into alignment with their gender identity. Documented benefits of HRT include improved mental health, physical wellness, and reduced gender dysphoria for trans people. Many intersex people also use HRT to balance the naturally occurring levels of hormones in their bodies.