New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes in Turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Health has published a new regulation regarding gender transition processes. According to the decision taken by the Ministry, the use of hormone therapy and puberty blockers has been banned for individuals under the age of 21.
the new regulation directly affects access to healthcare services, particularly for individuals in the younger age group. With this regulation, it will no longer be possible for people under 21 to access medications used in medical gender transition processes.
This step by the Ministry of Health is among the recent changes made regarding health policies and medical practices in the country. The effects of these restrictions, particularly on the physical and mental development processes of young people, have begun to be debated.
Detailed guidelines and implementation principles regarding the matter are expected to be sent to healthcare institutions in the coming days. The public is closely following how these new restrictions will shape medical processes.