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The Impact of Limiting Bottom Surgery Readiness Assessments in BC

Introduction: The Lengthening Wait for Gender-Affirming Care Access to timely, compassionate healthcare is a fundamental right, yet for trans+, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in British Columbia, this right is increasingly compromised. For years, bottom surgery readiness assessments in BC were conducted by qualified, WPATH SOC8 Certified mental health professionals,...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Hormone Readiness Assessments in BC

Starting gender-affirming hormone therapy in BC is a deeply personal and transformative step in your gender transition journey. If you’re living in British Columbia, understanding the hormone readiness assessment process is crucial to accessing gender-affirming care. Since 2023, there have been significant updates to the WPATH Standards of Care Version...
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LGBTQ Elders: The Growing Need for Gender-Affirming Care in Transgender Aging

Introduction: The Growing Need for Gender-Affirming Care in Transgender Aging As I reflect on my personal journey of helping my father navigate the complexities of memory care following his diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia, I am struck by the profound concerns I have for transgender individuals like me as we...
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