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Requirements to prepare for Clinic

What do you need to prepare?

Before getting in touch to request an initial appointment, please review the guidance below where we set out what specific test results are required.

Referral required

Referrals

We accept referrals for anyone aged 18 and over, from any specialist gender psychiatrist/ psychologist following a supportive gender dysphoria/ incongruence diagnosis. We do not provide bridging hormones. 

We are happy to accept patients who have previously been started on hormones by other clinicians, provided they have a supportive gender dysphoria/ incongruence diagnosis.

patient-led care

Hormone Therapy

During your consultation a full medical history will be taken along with details of any relevant lifestyle choices. We will discuss each individuals’ expectations of hormonal goals.

 

Factors such as age, smoking history, BMI and family history can influence cross-sex hormone options. Safety is key and it underpins our clinical practice, however we do endeavour to offer a high degree of patient centred individualised care plan to meet your needs.

blood test results

Pre-Clinic Preparation

Usually, patients have obtained up-to-date blood test results at the time of diagnosis and many gender specialists in fact advise patients on the blood tests needed to be considered for hormones.

 

If you don’t have up-to-date blood test results prior to your diagnosis assessment, it is vital you get the tests done before requesting an appointment to see us.

Test Results Required 

  • Testosterone

  • Oestradiol

  • Full blood count

  • Urea and electrolytes

  • Liver function tests

  • Lipids

  • HbA1c

  • Bone profile - including calcium

  • SHBG

  • Prolactin

  • FSH/LH

  • Free T4

  • TSH

Additional Required Information

  • Weight

  • Height

  • Blood pressure* - from GP/ practice nurse

*If you are unable to obtain this from your GP, please go to a chemist such as Boots or Lloyds chemist for a print-out.

Pre-Clinic Requirements

If you don’t have up-to-date blood test results prior to your diagnosis assessment, it is vital you get the tests done before requesting an appointment to see us.

If your GP is unable to offer blood test, we recommend the biomarker service listed below.

Do you have a recent blood test with the required results?

Pre-Clinic Preparation

Please arrange for test results at least one month before your appointment, to allow enough time for the results to be received. If your GP is unable to offer blood test, we recommend this service biomarkertracking.com/YGESV

Shared Care With Your GP

We work hard to support your GP in being able to provide the hormone therapy we advise in your consultation. It is always best practice for patients, GPs and specialists to all work together from the outset. 

Shared Care Approach

Watch Our Videos

We have created a set of videos to guide you through the what you should know about being a patient in our clinic. We recommend that you watch and find out about our approach. 

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Why Choose YORKSHIRE GES?

Consultant-Led Patient Care

Our endocrinology hormone services follow best practice and guidelines to provide support for our clients and manage their medical issues as effectively and safely as possible. Our team work to understand your unique needs, offering support and guidance at every stage.

Expert Care: Our founder Dr Millson-Brown leads all clinical practice of the team and is a transgender expert and a member of BAGIS and WPATH.

Tailored Treatment: Every appointment is led by results from your individual up-to-date blood tests, and tailored to the individual's needs

Flexible Appointment: Online options to fit your schedule.

Transgender Hormone Treatment

Gender Endocrinology

Offering services for patients with a supportive gender dysphoria/ incongruence diagnosis

What You Need to Know Videos 

The Patient Journey

Dr Victoria Millson-Brown explains the YGES Clinic journey, what to expect, and key information

our services

We provide hormone treatments for Gender Endocrinology

Dr Victoria Millson-Brown is a transgender expert and has over a decade of NHS experience as a general physician and a further 5 years in higher specialty training to qualify as a Consultant Endocrinologist.

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