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2 days ago

US court upholds 'horrifying' state ban on adult trans healthcare

Republican-appointed judges reversed a ruling which blocked the ban, arguing with little evidence that gender-affirming care for trans adults was "dangerous," urging states not to fund what it spuriously described as "experimental procedures." It further claimed that trans people had become "disdainful of their sex" and claimed, again without evidence, that banning such provisions would "encourage citizens to appreciate their sex."
Healthcare
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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Two medical associations update their recommendations on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The American Medical Association recommends delaying gender-affirming surgeries until adulthood while supporting other non-surgical gender-affirming care for youth.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Gender-critical discourse must calm down | Letters

Policies should avoid discriminatory blanket rules, protect trans people’s access to spaces and tailored medical care, and promote calm, respectful discourse.
Mental health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

Trump's administration prioritizes behavioral therapy over gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, aligning with a shift in U.S. policy.
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