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New research underscores benefits of gender-affirming hormones, rebutting anti-trans claims (www.statnews.com)

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Actual evidence from actual scientists.

[Image description: A patient holds bottles of medications for hormone replacement therapy as part of her gender-affirming care.]

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

News just in: Resolving things that people are unhappy about with their body improves their self image and mental health. Later we'll talk about how increasing wages may reduce poverty and how giving state aid directly to healthcare providers rather than insurance companies can improve healthcare and reduce costs.