RFK Jr overstepped in declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority in declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, challenging attempts by the Trump administration to restrict access to these procedures.
NHS pauses new hormone treatment referrals for 16 and 17-year-olds
NHS England has suspended new referrals for gender-affirming hormone treatments for young individuals aged 16 and 17 due to insufficient evidence following the Cass Review.
NHS England pauses new referrals for masculinising or feminising hormone treatment in under-18s
NHS England has halted new referrals for hormone treatments for those aged 16 and 17 due to insufficient evidence supporting their use following a recent review.
Identity or Illness
The article discusses the mental health crisis affecting one in eight people globally, particularly in Latin America, and raises concerns about the classification and treatment of certain identity expressions such as gender dysphoria and the therian phenomenon.
American Medical Association Accused Over Puberty Blockers
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general is pressuring the American Medical Association to clarify its support for puberty blockers for minors, citing contradictory evidence compared to its stance against gender-related surgeries for children.
20 states accuse leading medical organization of selective science on youth gender transitions
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general is questioning the American Medical Association's endorsement of puberty blockers for minors while opposing gender-related surgeries for the same age group.
I was a child and believed gender transition would heal my pain. It became a new trauma
The article reflects on the author's experience with gender transition and the subsequent realization of trauma and urgency surrounding the treatment of gender dysphoria.
UK clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after medicines regulator raises concerns
A UK clinical trial on puberty blockers for children has been paused following concerns from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency about potential long-term biological harms.
Demands for shorter waiting times in transgender care
New national guidelines in Sweden prioritize reducing waiting times for transgender care, highlighting the severe impact of gender dysphoria on mental health.