Study finds use of puberty blockers safe and reversible, countering anti-trans accusations
The reports seem to suggest further advances in the field of gender-affirming care can address shortcomings of treatments available today.
September 11, 2024
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The reports seem to suggest further advances in the field of gender-affirming care can address shortcomings of treatments available today.
The bill to ban gender-affirming treatment for minors now goes to the Senate.
The legislation would ban hormone treatment, puberty blockers, and gender-confirmation surgery for minors.
The teen said she felt “normal now” after receiving gender-affirming care treatment.
Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.
Transgender adults in Ohio will now also be required to undergo psychiatric care before receiving gender-affirming treatment.
Legislation introduced in South Dakota and Florida would make it a felony for doctors to offer gender-affirmation treatment to minors.
Conservative Lizz Truss wants to use ongoing reforms to the Gender Recognition Act to limit treatment options for trans children.
Preventive screenings and treatments should be based on body parts, not gender identity, say trans advocates -- and the federal government agrees.
Kelly Goonan writes that asking for pronouns, gender-inclusive language, and specialized training can make a world of difference in healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.
Despite pleas from transgender people and supporters of transgender people, Florida's two medical boards have outlawed gender-affirming care for minors.
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.
“If you pass this bill today, know that you’re forcing me to use the bathroom with your daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters,” a bearded transgender man told the lawmakers.
The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.
The list of states with bans keeps growing.
The spokesperson said that patients seeking surgical care are being referred to other facilities that still offer such procedures.
She issued a temporary injunction that lasts until after she’s had an opportunity to hear some arguments in the case.
Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is also expected to sign a bill banning conversion therapy.
It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.