Disclaimer: This blog is part of a series that focuses on allyship for the queer and trans community; however, many of the suggestions given can apply to allyship to any equity-denied group (e.g., BIPOC communities, people with disabilities, seniors, etc.).
Islanders seeking gender-affirming care can access it through Health PEI’s Gender Affirming Clinic (GAC), which is located in the Sherwood Medical Centre in Charlottetown.
Hormone Replacement Therapy can help reduce moderate to severe symptoms of perimenopause and menopause for those experiencing them. It is a form of Hormone Therapy (HT), which refers to a treatment that blocks, adds, or removes hormones to have a beneficial medical impact for treating a variety of things (e.g., breast cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid conditions, growth syndromes, fertility treatments, gender affirming care).
We are thrilled that the National Pharmacare Program will begin in PEI on May 1, 2025. The program provides coverage for a range of contraceptives, diabetes medications, and blood glucose test strips.
We are developing a new section for the Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Hub all about contraception.
In the meantime, visit the National Pharmacare Program in PEI website for more information.
