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health-lgbtq1 year ago•8 min saved

Trans Woman, 24, Shares Journey of Correcting Male Puberty with Blockers

Jocelyn Claire Reed, a 24-year-old trans woman, believes that receiving puberty blockers as a child could have prevented the physical changes of male puberty, which she now seeks to reverse through hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming treatment. The highly-anticipated Cass Review, led by Dr. Hilary Cass, has made 32 recommendations to overhaul NHS trans services, including the need for clearer guidelines on social transitioning in schools and greater mental health support for trans children. The report also emphasizes the importance of holistic care, research, and age-appropriate approaches in gender care for children and young people questioning their gender identity.

via Daily Mail|

#gender-affirming-treatment #health-lgbtq #mental-health-support

health-lgbtq1 year ago•8 min saved

"Controversial Texas Gender Clinic's Experimental Surgeries Raise Concerns"

The Crane Center for Transgender Surgery in Texas has been performing unconventional genital surgeries, including giving patients a penis and vagina or completely removing their sex organs, leading to criticism from experts who describe the procedures as dangerous. The center's director, Dr. Curtis Crane, has been involved in at least eight lawsuits from 2017 to 2019 in California, with former patients alleging incorrect and unnecessary surgeries. The surgeries, which cost between $10,000 and $70,000, have sparked debate among LGBTQ groups and opponents about the benefits and risks of gender-affirming treatment.

via Daily Mail|

#controversial-surgeries #gender-affirming-treatment #health-lgbtq

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Trans Women Taking Hormones: Study Reveals

A new study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology has found that trans women taking gender-affirming hormones are up to 95% more likely to suffer from heart disease compared to men. The study also revealed that all transgender individuals, regardless of their assigned sex at birth or gender identity, are at a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, and high blood fat and cholesterol levels. Trans men taking testosterone were also found to have a higher risk of heart disease compared to women. The study highlights the importance of further research into the effects of hormone therapy and the need for comprehensive healthcare for transgender individuals.

via The Telegraph|

#cardiovascular-disease #gender-affirming-treatment #health