A study from the University of Vermont reveals that all surveyed transgender individuals feel their access to gender-affirming medical care is at risk. The research conducted found alarming levels of distress, with over 21 percent contemplating suicide if care was disrupted. Many participants indicated plans to seek alternatives such as black-market hormones or home synthesis. Concerns were raised regarding the safety and appropriateness of such measures, as respondents may not understand the risks involved in using unregulated products, threatening their health and well-being.
This is a population that already feels that their access to care is constantly under threat. It was startling.
More than 21 percent of participants reported that they would feel suicidal if their access to care were cut off.
Nearly a third said they would turn to black-market hormones or attempt to synthesize hormones at home if care were banned.
My concern as a health care provider is that they do not necessarily know that they are receiving sterile products.
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