New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes from the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye has put a new regulation regarding gender transition processes into effect. According to the official statement, new restrictions have been introduced concerning the use of hormone therapies and puberty blockers used during the gender transition process.
In accordance with the new regulation, access to hormone therapies and puberty blockers has been prohibited for individuals under the age of 21. The Ministry stated that this decision was taken within the framework of health policies.
This regulation creates a significant change in healthcare services and medical intervention processes in Türkiye. The restrictions in question are of a nature that will directly affect the medical processes of individuals, particularly those at a young age.
Following this new decision taken by the Ministry of Health, the public continues to monitor how the relevant medical procedures will be implemented and how the status of current patients will be affected.