The Gender Program provides comprehensive support for individuals of all ages who experience a misalignment between their assigned sex at birth and their lived gender identity.
The service is an innovative program which offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of Gender Dysphoria. It provides comprehensive assessments and facilitates gender-affirming interventions to help individuals lead full, comfortable lives.
This service offers:
Psychiatry: Our psychiatry team provides short term support and assessments tailored to the unique needs of individuals experiencing Gender Dysphoria.
Endocrinology: Our endocrinologists specialize in managing hormone therapies essential for gender-affirming treatments. They ensure appropriate hormone levels and monitor for any side effects or complications, adjusting treatments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes safelyPlease note at this time we cannot offer continuation of hormone therapy that has already been initiated in the community.
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine: This branch of our service focuses on the medical care of children and teenagers with Gender Incongruence. Specialists in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine provide age-appropriate assessments, treatments, and support, addressing both developmental and medical needs.
Nursing Support: Our nursing staff offers support, including administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing education about treatment plans.
Dietitian Support: Our dietitian offers personalized nutritional guidance to support overall health and wellness throughout the gender-affirming treatment process, ensuring that dietary needs are met during this transformative period.
We acknowledge that extended wait times can be challenging and inconvenient. Nevertheless, we would like to offer you some resources that can be beneficial to you while you navigate through your wait.