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. 2021 Sep 28;22(1):1299.
doi: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v22i1.1299. eCollection 2021.

Southern African HIV Clinicians' Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa

Anastacia Tomson  1   2 , Chris/Tine McLachlan  3   4   5   6 , Camilla Wattrus  7 , Kevin Adams  5   8 , Ronald Addinall  5   9   10 , Rutendo Bothma  11 , Lauren Jankelowitz  7 , Elliott Kotze  12 , Zamasomi Luvuno  13 , Nkanyiso Madlala  4   5   6 , Savuka Matyila  14 , Anil Padavatan  14 , Mershen Pillay  5   15   16 , Mmamontsheng D Rakumakoe  5   17 , Mathilde Tomson-Myburgh  2 , Willem D F Venter  18 , Elma de Vries  5   19   20
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Southern African HIV Clinicians' Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa

Anastacia Tomson et al. South Afr J HIV Med. .
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The authors declare that they have no financial or personal relationships that may have inappropriately influenced them in writing this research article.

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Recommended process for provision of hormone therapy.
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Suggested baseline screening prior to hormone therapy initiation.Baseline sex hormone levels are generally unnecessary.
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Suggested letter in support of application to Department of Home Affairs for change in gender marker – Medical doctor.
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Suggested letter in support of application to Department of Home Affairs for change in gender marker – surgeon (following feminising surgery).
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Suggested letter in support of application to Department of Home Affairs for change in gender marker – clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist or educational psychologist or clinical social worker.
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