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Puberty blockers, hormones: What to know about gender care for minors

Medical interventions for transgender adolescents are considered lifesaving by doctors, contributing to improved well-being and mental health outcomes.

Trans Medicine's "Merchants of Doubt"

Gender-affirming care is supported by medical experts but faces bans influenced by political agendas rather than scientific evidence.

Puberty blockers, hormones: What to know about gender care for minors

Medical interventions for transgender adolescents are considered lifesaving by doctors, contributing to improved well-being and mental health outcomes.

Trans Medicine's "Merchants of Doubt"

Gender-affirming care is supported by medical experts but faces bans influenced by political agendas rather than scientific evidence.
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#cass-report

Trans youth 'waiting over six years for first NHS gender appointment'

Trans youth face extreme delays, with potential waits exceeding six years for NHS gender services.

Working group of trans healthcare experts finds Cass Report 'deeply flawed'

The Cass Report on transgender healthcare in England was deemed deeply flawed and should not be used for policy-making.

Hilary Cass says BMA doctors who criticised review are a 'small minority'

Dr Hilary Cass argues the BMA's critique lacks clarity and evidence, despite her report advocating for careful and well-researched approaches to transgender care.

Media use Cass Report to justify violence against trans youth

Right-wing groups misuse Cass Report to justify discrimination against trans youth.

Trans youth 'waiting over six years for first NHS gender appointment'

Trans youth face extreme delays, with potential waits exceeding six years for NHS gender services.

Working group of trans healthcare experts finds Cass Report 'deeply flawed'

The Cass Report on transgender healthcare in England was deemed deeply flawed and should not be used for policy-making.

Hilary Cass says BMA doctors who criticised review are a 'small minority'

Dr Hilary Cass argues the BMA's critique lacks clarity and evidence, despite her report advocating for careful and well-researched approaches to transgender care.

Media use Cass Report to justify violence against trans youth

Right-wing groups misuse Cass Report to justify discrimination against trans youth.
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#lgbtq-rights

Judge calls DeSantis ban on transgender care unconstitutional

A federal judge blocked Florida's law limiting transgender health care, stating 'gender identity is real' and the ban is unconstitutional.

Revealed: trans rights case at US supreme court features doctors previously discredited by judges

The US Supreme Court will rule on transgender youth's right to access gender-affirming healthcare, affecting future LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare autonomy.

Tim Walz defends queer and trans youth at length in interview with Glennon Doyle

Governor Tim Walz emphasizes the need for legislation and judicial support to protect LGBTQ+ rights in the face of increasing national anti-transgender sentiment.

Judge calls DeSantis ban on transgender care unconstitutional

A federal judge blocked Florida's law limiting transgender health care, stating 'gender identity is real' and the ban is unconstitutional.

Revealed: trans rights case at US supreme court features doctors previously discredited by judges

The US Supreme Court will rule on transgender youth's right to access gender-affirming healthcare, affecting future LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare autonomy.

Tim Walz defends queer and trans youth at length in interview with Glennon Doyle

Governor Tim Walz emphasizes the need for legislation and judicial support to protect LGBTQ+ rights in the face of increasing national anti-transgender sentiment.
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#mental-health

My scars aren't a finish line': three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives

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

An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

Transgender youth face bans on crucial gender-affirming care in US states, despite its lifesaving impact, undermining their well-being.

My scars aren't a finish line': three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives

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

An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

Transgender youth face bans on crucial gender-affirming care in US states, despite its lifesaving impact, undermining their well-being.
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BMA stance on Cass review of transgender care has damaged its reputation'

The BMA's rejection of the Cass review threatens the integrity and reputation of UK doctors, causing division within the medical community.
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Doctors question union over puberty blocker views

Senior doctors disappointed with BMA stance on gender services, calling for reforms to be reevaluated.
A review of gender services exposed lack of research and weak evidence, prompting a shift to broader mental health-focused support.

UK's largest doctors' union condemns Cass Review's attacks on gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

The BMA publicly critiques the Cass Review for limiting gender-affirming care for trans minors.

Doctors question union over puberty blocker views

Senior doctors disappointed with BMA stance on gender services, calling for reforms to be reevaluated.
A review of gender services exposed lack of research and weak evidence, prompting a shift to broader mental health-focused support.

UK's largest doctors' union condemns Cass Review's attacks on gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

The BMA publicly critiques the Cass Review for limiting gender-affirming care for trans minors.
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Menopausal Women Are Worried About How Project 2025 Could Effect Us, Too

Online menopause forums provide valuable community support for individuals facing medically-induced menopause and related health challenges.

Trans Health Care Is Under Attack. But Are Concierge Providers Really the Solution?

Folx is a unique LGBTQ-focused online healthcare startup with a digital magazine and merch, offering gender-affirming services in a growing market.
#gender-identity

New guidelines created to 'ensure the safety and dignity of trans patients'

New guidelines independent of NHS aim to ensure trans surgical patients' safety and dignity in peri-operative period.

Fury as Tories propose that trans women be banned from female NHS wards

Trans women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, according to proposed UK government changes.

Gender dysphoria diagnoses are steadily increasing. Here's what that means

Gender dysphoria diagnoses have increased in all but one state in the United States, suggesting that more transgender individuals are seeking healthcare.
Treatment for gender dysphoria can include social shifts or medical affirmation, but often requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional.

New guidelines created to 'ensure the safety and dignity of trans patients'

New guidelines independent of NHS aim to ensure trans surgical patients' safety and dignity in peri-operative period.

Fury as Tories propose that trans women be banned from female NHS wards

Trans women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, according to proposed UK government changes.

Gender dysphoria diagnoses are steadily increasing. Here's what that means

Gender dysphoria diagnoses have increased in all but one state in the United States, suggesting that more transgender individuals are seeking healthcare.
Treatment for gender dysphoria can include social shifts or medical affirmation, but often requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional.
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Sorry Dr Cass, trans healthcare is more than just anxiety suppression

Puberty blockers remain crucial for trans youth healthcare despite claims made by Dr. Hilary Cass.

Married At First Sight star urges NHS to listen to trans people: 'Let us be heard'

The Cass Review on trans healthcare failed to consider trans voices, criticized for scaremongering by Ella Morgan.
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Jeanne Hoff, Pioneering Transgender Psychiatrist, Dies at 85

In 1977, Dr. Jeanne Hoff, a psychiatrist, allowed a television crew to document her gender-affirming surgery, which was shown in a documentary called Becoming Jeanne: A Search for Sexual Identity.
Dr. Hoff hoped that her public disclosure would bring attention to the difficulties transgender people faced in finding appropriate medical care.

Angela Rodriguez, MD, of ART Surgical - San Francisco Bay Times

Dr. Angela Rodriguez focuses on providing compassionate and personalized care for transgender and non-binary patients.
Dr. Rodriguez's surgical practice, ART Surgical, centers around achieving the surgical goals of the transgender community with values of Humanity, Excellence, and Respect.

Jeanne Hoff, Pioneering Transgender Psychiatrist, Dies at 85

In 1977, Dr. Jeanne Hoff, a psychiatrist, allowed a television crew to document her gender-affirming surgery, which was shown in a documentary called Becoming Jeanne: A Search for Sexual Identity.
Dr. Hoff hoped that her public disclosure would bring attention to the difficulties transgender people faced in finding appropriate medical care.

Angela Rodriguez, MD, of ART Surgical - San Francisco Bay Times

Dr. Angela Rodriguez focuses on providing compassionate and personalized care for transgender and non-binary patients.
Dr. Rodriguez's surgical practice, ART Surgical, centers around achieving the surgical goals of the transgender community with values of Humanity, Excellence, and Respect.
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#gender-affirming-care

White House statement on transgender minors' health care sparks outrage by LGBTQ+ rights groups

The Biden administration is facing criticism for supporting limits on access to some health care for transgender adolescents.

San Francisco votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for trans & nonbinary people - LGBTQ Nation

San Francisco is now a sanctuary city for transgender healthcare.

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

Many states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth, leading to clinics in nearby states offering these services.
Obtaining malpractice insurance has become a barrier for clinics offering gender-affirming care, even in states with legal protections for trans healthcare.

Ohio yanks restrictions on trans healthcare for adults

Ohio's Health Department is reversing proposed restrictions on transgender adults while maintaining a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Ohio becomes the 23rd state to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors and the 24th to ban trans sports participation.

Florida hears bill that would make it easier for health insurance not to offer trans care

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for health insurance providers not to offer gender-affirming care to trans people.
House Bill 1639 would make it easier for health insurance providers to refuse coverage for gender-affirming healthcare, adding a barrier to trans people's access to healthcare.

My View: Trans people deserve better from OHSU

Long wait times for gender affirming care at OHSU in Portland

White House statement on transgender minors' health care sparks outrage by LGBTQ+ rights groups

The Biden administration is facing criticism for supporting limits on access to some health care for transgender adolescents.

San Francisco votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for trans & nonbinary people - LGBTQ Nation

San Francisco is now a sanctuary city for transgender healthcare.

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

Many states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth, leading to clinics in nearby states offering these services.
Obtaining malpractice insurance has become a barrier for clinics offering gender-affirming care, even in states with legal protections for trans healthcare.

Ohio yanks restrictions on trans healthcare for adults

Ohio's Health Department is reversing proposed restrictions on transgender adults while maintaining a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Ohio becomes the 23rd state to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors and the 24th to ban trans sports participation.

Florida hears bill that would make it easier for health insurance not to offer trans care

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for health insurance providers not to offer gender-affirming care to trans people.
House Bill 1639 would make it easier for health insurance providers to refuse coverage for gender-affirming healthcare, adding a barrier to trans people's access to healthcare.

My View: Trans people deserve better from OHSU

Long wait times for gender affirming care at OHSU in Portland
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Doctor Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to threatening the life of a Boston doctor providing care to transgender people.
The threats were based on false information about the Boston Children's Hospital, which denies performing surgeries on patients under 18.
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How the FDA could boost gender-affirming care

Efforts are underway to obtain FDA approval for hormone therapies for gender-affirming treatment.
FDA approval could strengthen legal protections and boost insurance coverage for gender-affirming care.

Texas man who threatened Boston doctor who provides care to transgender patients pleads guilty

A man from Texas pleaded guilty to threatening a Boston doctor who provides healthcare to transgender people.
The threats were made in a voicemail due to misinformation spread online about healthcare for transgender children at Boston Children's Hospital.

Small Grants Are Helping Southern Families Access Gender-Affirming Care

Gender-affirming care for transgender minors is difficult to access in Alabama due to pharmacy refusals and legal restrictions in neighboring states.
Families like Jody Freeman's often have to travel out of state and pay for care without insurance.

Anti-trans organizations Genspect & SEGM are now listed as hate groups by the SPLC - LGBTQ Nation

SPLC classified Genspect and SEGM as anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups for spreading anti-LGBTQ+ pseudoscience, especially regarding transgender healthcare.

Judge stops GOP attorney general from spying on trans kids' medical records - LGBTQ Nation

Missouri Attorney General denied access to transgender children's medical records citing HIPAA regulations.

Transmasculine reproductive healthcare is rarely talked about. Let's change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Queerness can be easily understood by kids; they can help adults navigate conversations. Trans individuals face challenges in accessing reproductive healthcare. TGNC individuals and cis women have similar pregnancy options.

Study on Transgender Americans Reveals Care Inequalities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The 2022 US Transgender Survey (USTS) highlights significant healthcare barriers and challenges faced by trans Americans.

Keir Starmer suggests trans women use hospital 'side rooms'

Keir Starmer suggests using hospital 'side rooms' as an alternative for trans women in women's wards.
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