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 for individuals under the age of 21 has been prohibited.
This new regulation redefines the scope of medical interventions in the healthcare field. With the decision taken by the Ministry, access to such treatments will no longer be possible for individuals below the specified age limit.
Health experts and relevant institutions have stated that the necessary procedures for the implementation of this decision have been initiated. The new rule covers all healthcare facilities and hospitals across Turkey.
This regulation is being closely monitored by both the healthcare sector and various segments of society. This step taken by the Ministry has been recorded as a significant change in medical practice standards in Turkey.