Tag: transgender health
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UK Launches Two Clinical Trials on Puberty Blockers for Young People with Gender Incongruence
Two UK Clinical Trials Aim to Illuminate Puberty Blockers’ Impact In a move that could shape future treatment guidelines, researchers in the United Kingdom have announced two clinical trials examining the effects of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence. The studies come on the back of expert concerns that the medical field of…
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How a New HHS Proposal Would Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Overview of the Proposal A draft rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would dramatically restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The proposal, obtained by NPR, suggests changes to federal policy that would have wide-reaching implications for medical providers, families, and young people seeking care. While the administration argues the…
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Sex- and gender-responsive management of anxiety disorders: pathways for Australia
Introduction: The need for sex- and gender-responsive anxiety care Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental health conditions in Australia, affecting roughly 17% of people annually. This article examines how sex (biological factors) and gender (sociocultural influences) shape both the risk and the management of anxiety disorders, and it outlines future pathways for…