#transgender-youth

#transgender-youth

The Supreme Court's deliberation on trans youth healthcare may redefine LGBTQ+ rights and anti-discrimination standards in the US.

Less than 1 in 1,000 transgender youth receive hormones or puberty blockers, challenging the narrative of widespread hormone use among this population.

The executive order may deter medical care for transgender youth due to misleading claims about gender-affirming treatment.

Gender-affirming care for trans youth is rare, with less than 0.1% of adolescents receiving such medications.

Puberty blockers for transgender youth are generally safe and their effects can be reversed, according to a review by the New South Wales government.

Anti-trans laws significantly increase suicide risk among transgender youth, highlighting the urgent need for supportive policies.

Ohio law prohibits gender-affirming care for minors, reflecting a severe violation of healthcare rights under the pretense of child protection.

Trump's executive order threatens to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth, facing legal challenges from several states and advocacy groups.

Elliot Page emphasizes the importance of listening to trans people to combat misinformation about LGBTQ+ community and support trans youth.

Montana's SB 164 criminalizes gender-affirming care for trans youth, highlighting ongoing political tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the state.

Dr. Jack Turban's new book 'Free to Be' provides an accessible introduction for parents and others on understanding gender identity in transgender children.

The Supreme Court case challenges Tennessee's ban on sex-reassignment procedures for minors, questioning the validity of claims made by proponents of child gender transition.

The author argues that a ban on gender-affirming care for youth may protect them from harmful medical interventions.

The BMA will take a neutral position on the Cass Review recommendations regarding gender identity care for children and young people.

Trans youth in the U.S. face significant challenges due to anti-trans legislation, impacting their mental health and safety.

Many families are considering leaving states with bans on gender-affirming care.

Support for transgender and nonbinary youth involves trust, advocacy, and opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ politics.

The Trevor Project emphasizes community and caregiver support as essential in reducing suicide risks among LGBTQ+ youth.

Transgender and nonbinary youth face significant bullying despite parental support, highlighting the need for improved school policies and mental health resources.

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

The Cass Review is criticized for selectively using evidence and depriving transgender youth of proper care.