Gender Affirming Surgery
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Doctors say Alberta premier’s policy changes around trans youth could be harmfulDoctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery.CanadaFeb 2
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Sask. resident fights for surgery amid gender affirming care wastelandGillian Walker, a transgender, non-binary person, said they had to bear the cost of gender-affirming surgery. The issue made its way to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.CanadaJun 23, 2023
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Nova Scotia reducing wait times for gender-affirming surgeryA change aimed at reducing gender-affirming surgery wait times in Nova Scotia comes after several months of lobbying by LGBTQ2SA+ community members and care providers.CanadaJul 20, 2022
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More doctors trained in gender-affirming care needed, say N.S. advocatesIt's unknown how many N.S. doctors currently provide gender-affirming care, but one doctor said she often takes referrals from others who are uncomfortable with providing the care.HealthMay 13, 2022
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Edmonton hospital provides essential service for transgender patientsAn Edmonton trans woman is sharing her story about what post-operative care in Alberta looks like and how an Edmonton hospital is helping people begin a new life.PerspectivesMar 31, 2022
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Quebec tables Bill 2, ‘most regressive bill proposed on trans rights’: advocatesBill 2 sets to amend the civil code and only allow trans people who undergo gender-affirming surgery to request an official sex change to their birth certificate.CanadaOct 24, 2021
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‘Cannibals’ lured victim to cabin in the woods for genital surgery, sheriff saysTwo men were arrested in Oklahoma on charges related to illegal surgery, which sent a 28-year-old to hospital.TrendingOct 22, 2020
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Changes to gender-affirming surgery requirements in Alberta raise concernsAnother new expectation for gender affirming surgery could put hundreds of transgender patients in Alberta back at the bottom of the waiting list.HealthSep 17, 2019
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