"Whether you want to transition, access contraception, or have an abortion, everyone has the absolute right to bodily autonomy. It is concerning that, in recent years, NHS England has been capitulating to anti-trans rhetoric and driving decisions based on bigotry rather than evidence and the needs of trans people."
"Officials confirmed on Monday that 16-17 year olds would no longer be able to access masculinising and feminising hormone prescriptions through its services, claiming that evidence regarding the treatment's benefits remain really weak, despite decades of evidence and experience showing gender-affirming care is safe and effective."
NHS England announced a ban on new hormone prescriptions for transgender teenagers aged 16-17, claiming insufficient evidence for treatment benefits. Masculinising and feminising hormones are typically prescribed to trans adults as part of hormone replacement therapy, with rare teenage use following extended puberty blocker treatment. The decision prompted criticism from TransActual, a trans-led nonprofit, which accused NHS England of capitulating to anti-trans rhetoric and ignoring decades of evidence supporting gender-affirming care. NHS England plans to launch a public consultation on youth gender services and conduct an evidence review into hormone treatments for trans adults, implementing recommendations from the Cass review.
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