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Transgender Individuals in Poland: A Look at Their Journeys

December 31, 2025

In Poland, transgender individuals often struggle to find healthcare providers they can trust. This lack of trust makes it hard for them to start their gender transition. A recent study looked at 100 transgender individuals who went to a private plastic surgery clinic for chest reconstruction. These

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New Guidelines for Trans Youth Care Spark Debate

May 30, 2025

The US Department of Health and Human Services made waves recently. They sent out a letter asking healthcare providers to update their treatment plans for young people with gender dysphoria. This request came after they released a report on the subject. The report was not a clinical guideline, but t

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How Friendly Healthcare Can Boost HIV Testing Among Trans and Nonbinary Youth

February 16, 2025

In the United States, young adults who are transgender or nonbinary face a higher risk of HIV, and getting tested can be a real challenge. This isn't just about access to testing; it's about feeling safe and respected in healthcare settings. Imagine walking into a doctor's office and feeling like yo

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Uncharted Territory: Kids' Hospitals Pause Gender Care

February 6, 2025

Many parents and their transgender children are now facing a difficult situation. A major hospital in Los Angeles stopped accepting new patients for a specific kind of treatment. This treatment was for kids and young people called hormone therapy. This therapy helps transgender people's bodies matc

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UK's New Rules on Puberty Blockers: A Closer Look

January 1, 2025

Imagine if a prominent figure in the UK suddenly decided to restrict access to a commonly used treatment for transgender youth. This isn't a story from a sci-fi universe, but a reality we're now facing. The UK recently made headlines by announcing that prescribing puberty blockers to underage indivi

politics

Biden Signs Military Spending Bill, Voices Concerns on Transgender Health Care

December 25, 2024

President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio

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Measuring Care for Trans Individuals: A New Scale

December 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals treat transgender individuals? A new scale has been created to measure this. Known as the Transgender Health Care Humanization Scale, or THcH Scale for short, it's designed to assess how sensitive healthcare providers are to trans patients. But bef

politics

Supreme Court's Hot Topics for 2024

October 7, 2024

As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's