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Doctors 'Depart' Texas Clinic Amid Transgender Care Probe

Clinic at Dell Children's remains open while state questions gender transitioning procedures

May 16, 2023
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DOJ Joins Challenge to Tennessee Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban

The law discriminates against transgender children "based solely on who they are," lawsuit says

Apr 28, 2023
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Opinion
Treating Gender Nonconforming Youth Goes Beyond the Physical

We must approach care for every patient from the lens of treating the entire individual

Mar 15, 2023
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Gender-Affirming Surgery Gets a Boost After California Law Kicked In

Nondiscrimination law bars insurers from limiting benefits based on gender identity, expression

Mar 14, 2023
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Gender-Affirming Hormones Boost Mental Health for Transgender Youth

Gains seen in appearance congruence paired with drops in depression and anxiety, study showed

Jan 18, 2023
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It's Been a Tough Year for Transgender Medicine

Hospitals have been threatened, scientific debate has been weaponized

Dec 28, 2022
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One Doc's Win for Trans Youth Healthcare in Texas

A Dallas endocrinologist can continue to provide hormone therapy and puberty blockers

Dec 16, 2022
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Opinion
A Dangerous Chilling Effect in Gender-Affirming Care

Gender-affirming facilities must continue offering information and resources, despite threats

Dec 03, 2022
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Youth With Gender Dysphoria Hospitalized for Suicidal Ideation Far More Often

Inpatient setting offers unique opportunity to provide gender-affirming care, researchers say

Nov 16, 2022
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Florida Medical Boards Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

First state to limit care for trans youth through medical board action

Nov 07, 2022
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Online Gender-Affirming Services Can Be Appealing, Though Often Don't Take Insurance

Several platforms met certain standards without excess cost to consumer

Oct 28, 2022
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Gender-Affirming Chest Surgeries Increase by Nearly 5x in Teens

Researchers compared number of annual surgeries in 2016 to 2019

Oct 17, 2022
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AAP Stands by Policy on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Small group of pediatricians who called for evidence review charge they're being sidelined

Aug 23, 2022
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Here's How Ob/Gyns Can Create Gender-Affirming Environments

Focusing on social and emotional needs goes a long way, experts say

Feb 10, 2022
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