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Massachusetts Families Struggle for Transgender Care After Clinic Cuts

4/17/2026

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Massachusetts families face barriers to gender-affirming care for transgender minors after Baystate Health stopped providing testosterone therapy.
The decision followed fears of losing federal funding under the Trump administration's policies.
Many families, including Bug, a 14-year-old who recently came out as transgender, seek care at private clinics such as TransHealth.
Parents express frustration and fear over the withdrawal of care from clinics less dependent on government funding.

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Massachusetts families face barriers to gender-affirming care for transgender minors after Baystate Health stopped providing testosterone therapy.
The decision followed fears of losing federal funding under the Trump administration's policies.
Many families, including Bug, a 14-year-old who recently came out as transgender, seek care at private clinics such as TransHealth.
Parents express frustration and fear over the withdrawal of care from clinics less dependent on government funding.