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GMC guidance on social media needs stronger trans protections
New GMC guidance on doctors and social media risks leaving trans patients exposed to harmful behaviour without adequate safeguards.
Understanding regret in gender-affirming care with compassion
Regret is a natural human experience that takes many forms in gender transition, and deserves thoughtful, compassionate exploration rather than fear or…
Understanding normal breast development and Tanner stages
Breast development follows a predictable pattern through the Tanner stages, and gender-affirming hormone therapy influences how this process unfolds.
What the Cass Review actually means for schools and families
The Cass Review focused on NHS gender services for children, not school policies, yet its findings are being misinterpreted in education debates.
New migraine drug approved for children while puberty blockers remain restricted
A brand-new migraine medication has been cleared for trials in children as young as six, raising questions about why established puberty blockers with decades…
Finding hope in thirteen trans and non-binary voices
Helen reflects on Cosmopolitan's platform for trans and non-binary people to share their lived experiences over the past year, drawing out moments of genuine…
NHS England Draft Policy on Hormones for Trans Youth
NHS England's draft Clinical Commissioning Policy proposes to end new hormone prescriptions for under-18s in England, with a consultation period closing 7 June…
What councillors said backing trans rights by 41 to one
A council vote overwhelmingly supporting trans rights offers practical guidance and clear reasoning for other decision-makers.
Trans Mission at Wembley: Why This Moment Matters
Dr Helen Webberley reflects on the significance of Trans Mission's gathering at Wembley Arena on 11 March and what it represents for the trans community.
Self-administering testosterone injections: your NHS rights
The NHS supports patient self-administration of testosterone injections in many cases, and understanding your rights can help you access the care that works…
How we speak matters as much as what we say
The way we express our views can determine whether we're heard or dismissed, particularly in politically charged conversations.
Bridging hormones: what GPs should know about them
Bridging prescriptions fill the gap while trans people wait for specialist gender services, but many GPs refuse them without understanding the guidance.