iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
178.
Facing health issues such as hypertension, heart complication,
dizziness and rising body temperature (overheat).
Underwent treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using
anti-HIV drugs - highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) that
suppress HIV replication.
Had undergone gender reassignment surgery.
Could not afford to continue with the hormone replacement therapy
due to financial problems.
When asked what types of hormone replacement therapy that they used or had
used. It was revealed that trans women preferred to consume pills, while trans
men preferred to use injection for their therapy. The respondents also shared that
they were using more than one type of hormone replacement therapy.
TW
TM
Intersex
Table 30: Types of hormone replacement therapy
1. Oral or pill
57
1
1
2. Injection
39
21
2
3. Patches
3
0
0
Item
Note:
TW: Trans women (69 persons), TM: Trans men (29 persons), Intersex: 2 persons
179.
The respondents related to the study the source of the hormone were as follow:
TW
TM
Intersex
Table 31: Source of hormone
1. Pharmacy
54
3
2
2. Friend
33
14
1
3. Private clinic
22
9
0
4. Online or internet
12
4
0
5. Chinese medicine Store (Sinseh)
8
0
0
6. Bought from oversea (Thailand)
1
0
0
Item
Note:
TW: Trans women (69 persons), TM: Trans men (29 persons), Intersex: 2 persons
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