Understanding Gender-Affirming Care for Minors In recent years, the landscape of gender-affirming health care for transgender minors has shifted dramatically, especially following legislative actions taken by various states. As of April 2022, two states had enacted laws prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, with 20 additional states contemplating similar measures. This regulatory wave has the potential to leave over a third of transgender teenagers aged 13 to 17 without access to vital health services.

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