Characteristics and gender affirming healthcare needs of transgender and non-binary students starting hormone therapy in a student health service in Aotearoa New Zealand

Discussion There is a need for improved understanding of non-binary gender-affirmation needs, in particular those of Māori and Pasifika youth. An informed consent approach in primary care can reduce barriers and distress for transgender youth seeking GAHT. The high unmet need for top surgery for transgender people assigned female at birth requires attention.PMID:37390028 | DOI:10.1071/HC23040

Source: Primary Care - June 30, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rona Carroll Bianca Sepulveda Lane McLeod Cathy Stephenson Richard W Carroll Source Type: research