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11 hours ago

Trans Youth Denied Hormone Therapy Have Much Higher Suicide Risk, Study Shows

Lack of access to gender-affirming hormones is linked to nearly double the rate of past-year suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth.
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1 month ago

Trans health service 'dismayed' at NHS banning hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds

We at Gender Plus are dismayed by NHS England's decision to stop new prescriptions of gender-affirming hormones (GAH) to under-18s. At Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) - the only CQC Outstanding registered provider of care to transgender people from the age of 16 - we prescribe these medications where indicated following a rigorous process, in line with international best practice and guidance.
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