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'''Hormone Replacement Therapy''' ('''HRT''') is the medical process of blocking the body's naturally produced [[sex]] [[hormones]] and/or replacing or supplementing these with a different sex hormone or set of sex hormones. Sex hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Many [[transgender]] individuals undergo hormone therapy as part of their transition. [[Non-binary]] and [[genderqueer]] individuals may also choose to undergo HRT as well. Not all trans folks choose to undergo HRT, either for medical reason or because they are already comfortable with their appearance.
Some [[cisgender]] individuals also undergo HRT.
Many [[intersex]] people with irregular hormonal output also go on HRT, as to balance their hormone levels.
== Transmasculine HRT ==
Female-to-male HRT or [[transmasculine]] HRT typically has the goal of increasing testosterone levels until the levels of an average [[
=== Permanent Effects ===
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== Transfeminine HRT ==
Male-to-female HRT or [[transfeminine]] HRT typically has the goal of decreasing testosterone levels and increasing estrogen levels until the levels of an average
=== Permanent Effects ===
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