New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes in Turkey
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey has put a new regulation regarding gender transition processes into effect. According to the official statement, this new step taken in the field of healthcare introduces restrictions on certain medical practices.
Under the new regulation, the use of hormone therapy and puberty blockers has been prohibited for individuals under the age of 21. The Ministry stated that this decision was made for the purpose of overseeing medical processes and establishing standards.
This regulation directly affects the access to medical interventions for individuals, particularly those in the minor or young adult categories. Healthcare institutions will no longer be able to apply these treatment methods for patients in this age group.
This new decision by the Ministry of Health stands out as a significant change in healthcare policies and medical practices in Turkey. Detailed information and implementation guidelines regarding the matter are expected to be communicated to healthcare institutions in the coming days.