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Pressures to change/eliminate transgender care.
I am very concerned with the recent guidance released by the Attorney General. It is filled with misinformation, targets pharmaceutical companies who produce hormones, and orders the government to remove all data and references to WPATH standards. While I live in a relatively safe state (Minnesota), the pressure against insurance providers, drug manufacturers, and medical providers such as Mayo (also headquartered in MN) will have an impact on my care and the care of people in my community.
I hope Mayo is doing everything they can to protect us... and I hope it is enough.
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While I don’t know what Mayo is doing, I support your inquiring about treatment in general from the proper sources at Mayo.
Then, if you are receiving hormone treatment from a physician at Mayo, you should ask that physician directly how your treatment could be affected.
The trans community has every right to be alarmed. Close friends have a grandchild who is trans, so I am very invested in this issue and try to stay informed. Also, I am LGBTQ.
I wish you well. However, remember to advocate for yourself as you are now.
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1 ReactionI've spoken with a number of physicians and pharmacists on the government interference with transgender care. The pharmacists tell me all the HRT drugs are readily available, since the meds are used by cis-women also. The docs all tell me not to worry, that they can always make an accommodation. I live in a purple state, and don't anticipate any pushback politically until the next election cycle.
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1 ReactionIf anyone's looking for providers, outcarehealth.org is a good resource. Many of us who treat people in the community will continue to do so.