18 December
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Discovering one’s gender identity and deciding to boldly transition and authentically express themselves can be an emotionally-charged process for young people. In a world that believes and imposes gender stereotypes, the process of “coming out” can make the individual extremely vulnerable to internalized oppression, isolation and alienation, exposing them to the risk of loss of family support as well as bullying in school. These critical contributing factors dramatically impact mental health and overall well-being. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, LGBTQ+ youth face approximately 14 times the risk of suicide and substance abuse. Because of these challenges, trans youth…
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4 December
Approximately 1.4 million Americans identify as transgender, but universal access to gender-affirming surgery in the United States is still far from accessible. It’s important to establish that, unlike in Canada, federally-funded healthcare plans are an…
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24 November
Every year, McLean Clinic receives numerous patients both from in and out of the country for our chest masculinization procedures. We believe this overwhelming support is not only because of our commitment to provide the…
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10 November
In the recent years, transgender health care in Canada has seen dramatic improvements. More provinces have expanded their public healthcare packages to accommodate gender-affirming surgeries, including FTM/N top surgery or genital reconstruction procedures, for gender…
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20 October
Despite being one of the most progressive countries in the world on gay and transgender rights, the hurdles of transgender healthcare access in Canada remain a leading cause of activism for its community members. According…
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