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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, however this is mostly to replace the hormones that their body naturally used to make. This is most common for older individuals, who's bodies no longer produce sex hormones at a healthy amount. However, there are also cis individuals who undergo HRT for the "opposite" sex. For example, some cis [[butch]] [[lesbian]]s will take testosterone to appear more masculine.
+Some [[cisgender]] individuals also undergo HRT. This could be because they are [[transsex]]/[[altersex]], however it is usually to replace the hormones that their body naturally used to make. This is most common for older individuals, who's bodies no longer produce sex hormones at a healthy amount. However, there are also cis individuals who undergo HRT for the "opposite" sex. For example, some cis [[butch]] [[lesbian]]s will take testosterone to appear more masculine.
+Many [[intersex]] people with irregular hormonal output also go on HRT, as to balance their hormone levels.
 == Transmasculine HRT ==