"HRT Cafe, a grassroots database of tutorials, resources, and information on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), closed its doors earlier this week. The website, which was maintained by a small, anonymous group of developers, was considered one of the biggest resources for 'DIY' HRT in the UK."
"The practice has become increasingly common among trans adults in the UK given the decades-long wait times in accessing gender-affirming care through the NHS and the immense financial barriers in accessing private prescriptions, which can cost hundreds in monthly fees. A 2022 report from TransActual estimated that around 25 per cent of the UK trans adult community had self-medicated at some point during their transition."
"Its closure came just days after a number of right-wing news outlets, including The Daily Signal, published articles on 'DIY' vendors citing HRT Cafe and other resource sites. Gender-critical pundits also posted on social media to suggest this was just the first step in getting additional resource sites shut down."
HRT Cafe, a grassroots database providing tutorials and information on hormone replacement therapy, closed following targeted coverage by right-wing media outlets and gender-critical commentators. The anonymous developer-maintained website was a primary UK resource for DIY HRT, a self-medication practice increasingly common among trans adults facing decades-long NHS wait times and expensive private care costs. A 2022 report estimated 25% of UK trans adults had self-medicated. HRT Cafe offered educational resources on gender-affirming medications, safety considerations, and vendor information. The site's unexpected closure, announced only through halted donations, occurred days after media articles citing the platform, with critics suggesting additional resource sites would be targeted.
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