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One gender care option ends, patients face hurdles

A Queensland review will be led by Ruth Vine to examine hormone treatments for trans patients under 18, with findings due in November.
The state government paused access to hormone therapies for new trans patients under 18 while the review occurs.
Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced that people with lived experience would contribute to the review's evaluation of evidence and ethical considerations.
Concerns exist regarding impacts on trans youth's access to care and the potential effects of the upcoming presidency.

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A wave of GPs are withdrawing care from trans patients, leaving many 'terrified'

A recent wave of NHS General Practitioners closing their doors to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions for trans patients “comes from fear,” a clinical expert has said. Over the past year, GPs across the UK have announced they are no longer prescribing the life-saving medical treatment for hundreds of trans patients due to a claimed “lack of expertise” and “lack of support.” Far Lane Medical Centre – a GP in Sheffield – became the mos…

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The Epoch Times

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Queensland Enlists Top Psychiatrist to Lead Review into Hormone Drugs for Children

Australia’s previous chief medical officer for mental health has been enlisted by the Queensland government to oversee a review into the use of hormone drugs for children. Professor Ruth Vine, who also previously served as Victoria’s chief psychiatrist, was announced as a “truly independent mind” to lead the review. She will consider the use of Stage 1 and Stage 2 medications for children with gender dysphoria. Stage 1 medications are better kno…

4 days ago·New York, United States

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WMUR

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NH House passes bill banning puberty blockers for trans children

The debate showed a massive divide between the supporters and opponents of the bill.

4 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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indepthnh.org

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For Minors, House Bans Hormone Treatments, Puberty Blockers; Limits Breast Surgery

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org CONCORD — Lawmakers were told the direction of the current legislature on transgender issues have families wondering if they are safe in the state and no longer recognize the state where they grew up. The House Thursday voted in favor of House Bill 712, which introduces limitations on breast surgeries for individuals under the age of 18, allowing such procedures only in specific circumstances. It passed 200 to 165 v…

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Survey shows trans adults fear losing health care, concerned about being too open about their gender-identity - Dallas Voice

A newly-released study from The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law found that 93 percent of transgender adults surveyed after the 2024 election but before the inauguration were concerned about what a Trump presidency might mean for transgender people. Nearly two-thirds of the sample said they were “very concerned” (40 percent) or “somewhat concerned” (25 percent) about their future access to gender-affirming care. More than a quarter (…

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One gender care option ends, patients face hurdles

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - When Jack Fonder heard that gender-affirming care ended at Avera Health, he acted fast to connect transgender patients to the care they needed. "When you talk about losing access to health care, that does affect a lot of people," said Fonder, outreach facilitator for the Transformation Project. Would FEMA cut cost South Dakota millions? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), gender-affirming care is de…

4 days ago·Sioux Falls, United States

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