New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes in Turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Health has implemented a new regulation regarding gender transition processes. According to the official statement, access to hormone therapies and puberty blockers has been prohibited for individuals under the age of 21.
This new regulation introduces a significant change, particularly concerning the age limit for medical interventions. With the decision taken by the Ministry, the administration of such treatments will no longer be possible for individuals under the specified age.
Health experts and relevant institutions have begun to evaluate the effects of this regulation on the management of medical processes. The public is closely monitoring how the new rules will lead to changes in treatment protocols at hospitals.
This regulation is among the recent changes made to health policies in Turkey. It is expected that the relevant ministry will provide further information regarding the rationale and implementation details of this decision in the coming days.