#gender-dysphoria

#gender-dysphoria

The U.S. Defense Secretary has halted gender-affirming care for transgender service members, signaling a rollback of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the military.

The number of transgender troops in the military is significantly lower than previous estimates, with only 4,240 currently serving.

The Pentagon's new policy limits military service for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria, reflecting an exclusionary stance towards transgender personnel.

The US military has banned transgender individuals from joining and halted gender transition procedures for current service members.

The U.S. Army has instituted a ban on new transgender recruits and gender transition procedures for current service members.

The new federal rule codifies gender dysphoria as a disability, reinforcing protections against discrimination and emphasizing the federal government's commitment to fight against it.

Trump halts federal funding for gender transitions for LGBTQ youth, citing concerns over irreversible consequences for minors.

Recognizing signs of gender dysphoria in children and teens is crucial for support and understanding.

The prevalence of gender dysphoria diagnoses in England has significantly increased over the past decade.

This personal narrative highlights the journey of a transgender individual discovering their identity and experiencing the challenges of social transition and acceptance.

Research on transgender identity focuses on mental health and hormone therapy, but poses challenges in perpetuating stigmas and hindering medical care access.

Top surgery is essential for many trans and non-binary individuals, addressing dysphoria and facilitating a sense of bodily autonomy.

Mina Caputo announces de-transitioning and reclaiming their identity as Keith Caputo, emphasizing self-acceptance and critiques of child transitioning.

Very few transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions.

The UK has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for under 18s experiencing gender dysphoria due to safety concerns.

Puberty blockers for minors are safe and reversible, challenging concerns about transgender healthcare.

The UK is indefinitely banning puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria, except in clinical trials, due to safety concerns.

UK government bans new private puberty blocker prescriptions for under-18s.

Permanent ban on puberty blockers for under-18s announced due to safety concerns and lack of evidence regarding treatment effectiveness.

Dr. Hilary Cass reviewed England's gender distress guidelines, finding weak evidence for puberty blockers in adolescents, cautioning on testosterone/estrogen use.

Transmedicalism controversially defines being transgender as reliant on medical diagnoses, which can lead to exclusion and gatekeeping within the community.

Transmedicalism defines transgender identity based on medical diagnosis, leading to exclusion of non-binary and gender-non-conforming individuals.