Publications by authors named "Leah A Minadeo"
Purpose: Gender-affirming hormones (hormones)-the use of sex hormones to induce desired secondary sex characteristics in transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals-are vital health care for many TGNB people. Some hormone providers require a letter from a mental health provider before hormone initiation. We explore the perspectives of TGNB individuals regarding the impact of the letter requirement on their experience of care.
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- The study explores the varying perspectives of healthcare providers in the U.S. on the necessity of mental health evaluations before prescribing gender-affirming hormones (GAH) to transgender individuals.
- Providers are divided, with some advocating for mandatory mental health "clearance" to ensure appropriate GAH candidates, while others argue this may act as a barrier to accessing care.
- Overall, the research highlights a spectrum of practices among providers, influenced by factors like their understanding of gender identity and the roles of different healthcare professionals in the treatment process.