2021
DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.718335
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Healthcare for Trans*gender People in Germany: Gaps, Challenges, and Perspectives

Abstract: People whose gender does not correspond to the binary gender system, i.e., trans∗gender people, face two main problems when it comes to healthcare in Germany: (1) They often suffer from general psychiatric comorbidities as well as specific and significant mental distress due to gender dysphoria, and (2) the German healthcare system lacks sufficiently educated and clinically experienced medical personnel who are able to provide specialized healthcare. Aside from transition, it often is extremely difficult for t… Show more

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“…In most countries, HRT is not provided to transgender individuals thus having to buy it for themselves, which facilitates psychological distress (Guethlin et al 2021 :6; Haire et al 2021 :8).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In most countries, HRT is not provided to transgender individuals thus having to buy it for themselves, which facilitates psychological distress (Guethlin et al 2021 :6; Haire et al 2021 :8).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%