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Gender Affirming Hormone Care offered by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands in Tacoma

Gender Affirming Hormone Care offered by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands in Tacoma

1515 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Eligibility

Those ages 18 and older who are interested in hormone therapy.

Hours

M, W, F, 8:30am-4:30pm T, 10am-6pm Th, S, 8am-4pm. Open at 10 AM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Languages

Interpreter services

Application process

Schedule an appointment online or call.

Fees

Sliding scale fees may be available.  Accepts WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and private insurance.

Service area

Pierce, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • LGBTQ Individuals

Payment Options

  • WA Apple Health (Medicaid)
  • Private Insurance
  • Low-Cost/Sliding Scale

Languages

  • Interpreter services
Offers gender affirming hormone care for adults. Clients don’t need to participate in therapy or provide information from a mental health provider to receive hormone therapy. Prior to prescribing hormones, a Planned Parenthood clinician will
  • Review your medical history, including your sexual and surgical history and current health practices
  • Measure your weight and blood pressure
  • Discuss your transition goals
  • Draw your blood to watch for potential side effects of hormones
  • Explain how to take hormones and answer any questions you might have
If hormone therapy is a good fit for you, you'll receive a prescription that you can take to a pharmacy.

Providing organization

Planned Parenthood
Provides sexual and reproductive health care and education. Services are confidential.