We understand this is a confusing and scary time for transgender youth and their loved ones. You can rely on us for accurate info and updates so that you can make informed decisions about your health care.
Missouri SB 49 goes into effect on August 28. Here is what you can expect as a patient:
We will continue to see minors (age 16+) in Missouri for gender-affirming care, as long as they begin care before August 28, 2023. Patients who have begun care before August 28 can continue their care in Missouri. After August 28, Missouri minors looking to start gender-affirming care can come to our health center in Fairview Heights, Illinois. For support getting to your appointment in Illinois, call the Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080.
Schedule a gender-affirming care appointment online or by phone below.
Transgender Care
Planned Parenthood, Metro Trans Umbrella Group and the Missouri Foundation for Health are partnering on TRANSforming Community, TRANSforming Care, a program that expands health care services, conducts trauma-informed research, and builds a sex education curriculum centering the needs of the gender expansive community.
TRANSforming Community, TRANSforming Care is designed by and for the trans and non-binary community and extends gender-affirming care to all Planned Parenthood locations in the St. Louis area, Springfield and Joplin, Missouri, and Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Important update on Missouri SB 49
Which services are part of TRANSforming Community, TRANSforming Care?
Through the program, the community can access the full range of reproductive health care services, including:
WPATH Membership
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri is a proud member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
How to Perform a Subcutaneous (SubQ) Self Injection
How to Perform a Subcutaneous (SubQ) Self Injection
This video goes over everything you need to know about doing a subcutaneous (SubQ) self injection, from the supplies you need to preparing the syringe and injecting the medication.
How to Perform a Subcutaneous (SubQ) Self Injection – Spanish
How to Perform a Subcutaneous (SubQ) Self Injection – Spanish
How to Perform an Intramuscular (IM) Self Injection
How to Perform an Intramuscular (IM) Self Injection
This video goes over everything you need to know about doing an intramuscular (IM) self injection, from the supplies you need to preparing the syringe, performing the injection and disposing your materials.
How to Perform an Intramuscular (IM) Self Injection – Spanish
How to Perform an Intramuscular (IM) Self Injection – Spanish
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