The Joy's of trying to figure out how to get a #CTScan privately for #FFS prep. The Canadian healthcare system sucks for any #genderaffiming healthcare that the province deems cosmetic.

#transgenderstudies #pubertysuppression #genderaffiming care
"-16 studies examined gender-affirming medical care 4 transgender youth.
-So far, gender-affirming medical care results in favorable mental health outcomes."
The data are strongest for helping with depression and suicidal ideation. Less so for anxiety and continued dysphoria. Often patients have medication & talk therapy together, & maybe that combination is the best. These treatments are works in progress.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/political-minds/202201/the-evidence-trans-youth-gender-affirming-medical-care