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Trans Women Launch DIY Hormone Movement for Autonomy

10/23/2025

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Story summary

A small group of trans women launched the Do-It-Yourself Hormone movement to address medical system failures.
The movement led to Washington state's "Testicle Barn," where trans women could obtain procedures.
In the United States, doctors adopted an informed consent model with limited hormone access and prescription control.
Advocates call for expanded access to all trans medicine to protect bodily autonomy.
Trans men face restrictions on testosterone.

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Story summary

A small group of trans women launched the Do-It-Yourself Hormone movement to address medical system failures.
The movement led to Washington state's "Testicle Barn," where trans women could obtain procedures.
In the United States, doctors adopted an informed consent model with limited hormone access and prescription control.
Advocates call for expanded access to all trans medicine to protect bodily autonomy.
Trans men face restrictions on testosterone.