New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes in Turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Health has put a new regulation regarding gender transition processes into effect. According to the official statement, the use of hormone therapy and puberty blockers is now prohibited for individuals under the age of 21.
This new regulation encompasses restrictions imposed on medical interventions in the healthcare field. With the decision taken by the Ministry, access to such treatments has been halted for individuals below the specified age limit.
Health experts continue to evaluate the effects of this decision on medical practices and the healthcare journeys of young people. The new regulation will directly affect all healthcare institutions and related treatment processes across Turkey.
Detailed information regarding the subject and the scope of the implementation has been announced to the public through an official communiqué published by the Ministry of Health. Citizens and relevant healthcare professionals are required to act in accordance with the new rules.