HEALTH

According to the World Health Organization, gender-affirming healthcare can include any single or combination of a number of social, psychological, behavioural or medical interventions designed to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity.

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Under the clinical guidance of Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, gender-affirming healthcare services are safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with one's gendered selves with the aim of optimizing their overall physical health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment.

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​Gender-affirming healthcare is medically necessary.