Gender-affirming care includes therapies like hormone treatments, surgical options, and psychological support aimed at validating individual gender identities. Although this care is crucial for many, there are substantial barriers to access, including the requirement of a gender dysphoria diagnosis and informed consent from patients and guardians, particularly for minors. Contrary to misconceptions, gender-affirming procedures are mostly reversible and associated with lower regret rates than other common surgeries, showcasing the importance and validity of this necessary healthcare for transgender individuals.
While not every transgender person will choose the same combination of therapies, physical treatments such as hormones or surgery may be required to legally update one's gender.
There are several barriers to receiving gender-affirming care, as transgender people are usually required to receive a gender dysphoria diagnosis through a therapist or other medical professional before they can receive prescriptions for hormones or be referred to specialists for surgeries.
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