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Originally Posted by gvitaly
Okay, so no one is getting a top to bottom surgery in Canada right now. Does it mean that there aren't people pushing for it to become available? again, I'm against it being an option for anyone that's not an adult.
As far as puberty blockers, GnRH might have a long-term effect on: - Growth spurts
- Bone growth
- Bone density
- Fertility
From my understanding, the main goal of gender-affirming healthcare is to help those that suffer significant psychological harm from gender dysphoria. Therapy and the provision of mental-health support should come long before surgery and puberty blockers. This would allow minors the necessary time and space to explore their gender identity while ensuring that they have access to the appropriate mental-health resources. Then, when they turn 18, they can do whatever would make them happy in the long run.
Anyway, this is a Flames forum. I think you guys understand where I'm coming from. |
Honest question: do you know a transperson?
No one is arguing for kinds to have surgical procedures. No one. No one educated and well versed in the issues or the research.
Again, no treatment for anyone is in a vacuum. People can't walk up to pharmacy and ask for OTC hormones. therapy and other clinical but non medical interventions are part of a proper care team. Hell, I'm on antidepressants adn I couldn't even get that prescription until I'd been in therapy for years and took a leave from work it was so bad.
Furthermore as part of that care team any sort of medical (non surgical) intervention is discussed with all parties and proceeds under physician supervision. My meds have side effects, that's why I regularly see my doc when my script rns out.
so circling back, it's healthcare and not as entirely different for folks who need it as some make it out to be