Fast access to hormone therapy in transgender adults ‘lifesaving’, study finds

Melissa Davey

The Guardian

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

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ezs note:  If you can afford it, The Guardian is an independent e-newspaper which covers the world.  Please help.

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“A death sentence”: Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progresses

Alex Nguyen

The Texas Tribune

Dalhart, TX

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ezs note:  Texas residents - please call your state Representative and Senator to vote NO on these bills - or you will do your best to kick them out of office.

lead story - For Transgender People, Starting Hormone Therapy in Teens Helps Mental Health

Robert Preidt

US News & World Report

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Pennsylvania - Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania now offers hormone therapy for transgender and non-binary patients

Amanda Waltz

Pittsburgh City Paper

Pittsburgh, PA

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lead story - Trans women retain athletic edge after a year of hormone therapy, study finds

Dan Avery

NBC News

Dora Ratjen

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lead story - A Clash Across America Over Transgender Rights

Dan Levin
The New York Times

Des Moines, IA

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Utah - Utah lawmaker proposing ban on transgender surgery for minors

Brian Mullahy
CBS 2

Orem, UT

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ezs note:  Granted, this is a tough row to hoe, but if you live in Utah, please tell your state congressperson and your state senator to say NO to this nonsensical bill.  Thanks.

lead story - AHA News: How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health in Transgender People?

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US News & World Report

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lead story - N.J. kept a transgender woman in men’s prisons for over a year. She says she was harassed and beaten.

S.P. Sullivan
NJ.com

Clinton, NJ

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lead story - Study finds health risks for transgender women on hormone therapy

Avichai Scher
NBC News

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ezs note:  A few tips are in order here:  Read the entire article, including hotlinks.  Don't just give it a quick skim.  Next, see an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited physician to discuss the benefits and risks you are taking.  It's your decision - make it an informed one. 

lead story - HOUSTON ADDS TRANSGENDER HEALTH BENEFITS

Lourdes Zavaleta
OutSmart

Houston, Texas

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Judge paves way for transgender teen to get hormone therapy at Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Kevin Grasha
Cincinnati.com

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Missouri must provide hormone therapy for transgender inmate, federal judge orders

Matt Campbell
The Kansas City Star.

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Mich. Corrections Department to aid transgender inmates

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The Detroit News

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New York Moves to Allow Medicaid to Cover Hormone Therapy for Transgender Youth

Jesse McKinley

The New York Times

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Study from Harvard and Yale shows positive psychological effects of hormone therapy in transgenders

Mary Ann Liebert
EurekAlert!

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Court: Transgender Inmate In Arkansas Cannot Sue Prison

Steve Barnes
Times Record

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Transgender former worker sues Sanford in Fargo

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Argus Leader

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Georgia to allow hormone therapy for transgender inmates

DAVID BEASLEY
Reuters

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A historic week for trans prisoners, from Georgia to California

Jorge Rivas
Fusion

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