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Brazil Raises Legal Age for Transgender Hormone Therapy to 18

4/17/2025

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Brazil has taken a significant step by raising the legal age for transgender individuals to access hormone therapy from 16 to 18, while also banning puberty blockers for minors. The Federal Council of Medicine highlighted concerns over health risks and overdiagnosis. This move aligns with a growing global trend of stricter regulations on gender reassignment for young people.

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Story summary

Brazil has taken a significant step by raising the legal age for transgender individuals to access hormone therapy from 16 to 18, while also banning puberty blockers for minors. The Federal Council of Medicine highlighted concerns over health risks and overdiagnosis. This move aligns with a growing global trend of stricter regulations on gender reassignment for young people.