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For some people, testosterone is an important part of their gender-affirming care. No singular gender identity is required for testosterone-based gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), but it is commonly prescribed to trans men, and transmasculine, nonbinary, and intersex folks. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Check out our graphics for a bit more info on T and share away!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For more in depth info on testosterone and gender-affirming hormone therapy, check out this blog by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jerrica: bit.ly/GoodRxT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Not everyone chooses to use hormone therapy as part of their gender journey. If it’s right for you, Plume would love to be your trusted provider. To learn more about Plume, visit us at getplume.co/how-it-works⁠⁠

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Iowa! Nevada! Wyoming! Vermont!

We’re live in your state with Estrogen+ and Testosterone! We’ve been working a long time to get to you. We’re so happy to offer you Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT), the way you want it, all from your phone. We believe deeply in the informed consent model and know that you know what’s best for your body and gender journey.

Not every trans person chooses hormones to be a part of their journey. If gender-affirming hormone therapy is right for you, we’re here for you!⠀⁠

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We won’t stop until every single trans person in the US has access to gender-affirming hormone therapy.⁠

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We are available in Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, , Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, Vermont and expanding rapidly. If we’re not yet in your state, hit that same link to get on our waitlist. We’re working our way to you, too. More announcements soon!⁠⠀⁠

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We’re very excited to tell you about Plume’s collaboration with GoodRx! We’re working together to provide our community with expert and reliable information on gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). First up, a little about what you might expect when taking Estrogen. Here are some excerpts from the blog:

Estrogen is a hormone we all naturally make, but different bodies make different amounts. No singular gender identity is required for estrogen-based GAHT! But most commonly it is prescribed to trans women, transfeminine, nonbinary, and intersex folks.

Estrogen, testosterone blockers or androgen blockers, and progesterone are the large groups of therapies that are typically used in estrogen-based GAHT. Each group of medications can be administered in a variety of dosages and routes.

According to UCSF guidelines, the patch seems to be the safest form of estradiol in terms of blood clotting risk and for use in active smokers.

Most people first start noticing changes from estrogen like chest development and nipple tenderness at around 2 to 3 months after starting. Mental health, especially anxiety and depression, can also improve soon after starting estrogen. Some of the other changes that occur more gradually can include: body fat redistribution, softer and less oily skin, thinning and slowed growth of body and facial hair, decreased libido (sex drive) and sexual function, decrease in size of some parts of the genitals, and possible infertility.

Most folks will max out on physical changes after taking estradiol for 2 to 5 years, but they continue taking it beyond that point to maintain the changes that have occurred.

Remember, you can use GoodRx to help bring down the cost of most GAHT prescriptions. We recommend downloading their app.

To learn more about Plume, visit us at getplume.co/get-started

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Choosing to use new pronouns can be a big step in a trans person’s life, as many of us were assigned pronouns at birth that weren’t quite right. For all you allies, respecting people’s pronouns is an easy and important way to care for your trans friends!⁠ To take it a step further, normalizing sharing and asking for people’s pronouns is an act of solidarity with trans and queer people. People with all sorts of pronouns can look all sorts of ways. Sharing yours shows that you understand that there are many genders and that assumptions based on outward appearances aren’t always accurate. It also signals that you care how others identify, and that you are a person who will create and hold space for others.⁠ We created these cute graphics for you to enjoy. Share them and let people know what your pronouns are!⁠ ⁠ We’ll always get your pronouns right: getplume.co/get-started⁠