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The WPATH have changed the Standards of Care

SaigyoujiSaigyouji
edited 2011-09-27 18:18:22 in IJAM
But you never had any to begin with.
This article can explain it better than me.

Not much else to say really, other than "Yay!"

Comments

  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    Is that a worldwide thing, or just for the US?
  • SaigyoujiSaigyouji
    But you never had any to begin with.
    Worldwide.
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    Yes!
  • MillerCrossMillerCross
    edited 2011-09-27 18:39:30
    You can change. You can.
    I wanna say congratulations, but it sounds condescending

    I wanna say "wheeeee", but it sounds sarcastic

    So...urm

    --pats your backs--

    --shrugs--

    --thumbs up and leaves--
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    (condescending)

    There are now different standards for surgery, as well. For example, a transgender man who wants a hysterectomy no longer has to live one year as a male in order to receive the surgery. Likewise, a transgender woman who wants her testicles removed does not have to live one year as a female. 
  • MillerCrossMillerCross
    You can change. You can.
    Last time I ever tried to be nice to you, you stabbed me. 

    so sorry if i'm a bit reserved about it, thankyouverymuch
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    I was just correcting your word choice D: I think condescendant is a Spanish word, condescending is an English word D:
  • ClockworkUniverseClockworkUniverse
    edited 2011-09-27 18:45:35
    OOOooooOoOoOOoo, I'm a ghoOooOooOOOost!
    Transgender standards of care to linguistics in eight posts. Impressive.
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    :3
  • MillerCrossMillerCross
    You can change. You can.
    I was just correcting your word choice D: I think condescendant is a Spanish word, condescending is an English word D:

    yup. i corrected it before leaving, but not before you clicked

    damn ninja cat >:|
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    Hehehe

    More on-topic:

    Psychotherapy is no longer a requirement to receive hormones and surgery, although it is suggested.

    "It used to be a minimum amount of psychotherapy was needed. An assessment is still required but that can be done by the prescribing hormone provider," Bockting explained.

    This is one of the biggest things I was worried about :D
  • MillerCrossMillerCross
    You can change. You can.
    Question: When will it get implemented?
  • Central AvenueCentral Avenue
    @topic:

    This is one of the biggest things I was worried about :D
    Oh god, me too.

  • SaigyoujiSaigyouji
    But you never had any to begin with.
    Juan: It's effective immediately.
  • Central AvenueCentral Avenue
    ...Will this make it any easier for someone who is bigendered but biologically male to transition to living as female?

    'Cause I might know someone like that
  • SaigyoujiSaigyouji
    But you never had any to begin with.
    CA: As is stated in the article: "allow for a broader spectrum of identities – they are no longer so binary."
  • Central AvenueCentral Avenue
    edited 2011-09-27 19:14:44

  • SaigyoujiSaigyouji
    But you never had any to begin with.
    COME HITHER, THREAD CORPSE!

    Or in other words, here's the full PDF for Version 7.
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    1.  Psychotherapy is not an absolute requirement for hormone therapy and surgery
    A mental health screening and/or assessment as outlined above is needed for referral to hormonal 
    and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria. In contrast, psychotherapy – although highly 
    recommended – is not a requirement. 
    The SOC do not recommend a minimum number of psychotherapy sessions prior to hormone 
    therapy or surgery. The reasons for this are multifaceted (Lev, 2009). First, a minimum number of 
    sessions tends to be construed as a hurdle, which discourages the genuine opportunity for personal 
    growth. Second, mental health professionals can offer important support to clients throughout all 
    phases of exploration of gender identity, gender expression, and possible transition – not just prior 
    to any possible medical interventions. Third, clients differ in their abilities to attain similar goals in 
    a specified time period.
  • CounterclockCounterclock
    Belief
    Umm, this is good then?
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    Yes.
  • CounterclockCounterclock
    Belief
    Hooray!
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    It means that we no longer need extended therapy before we can go on hormones and such. We do need to exhibit persistent gender dysphoria, but, well, I have that in the bag >_>
  • CounterclockCounterclock
    Belief
    Things have gotten better at least ^_^

    Takes your victories where you can. ~hug~
  • NovaNova
    If you must eat a phoenix, boil it, do not roast it. This only encourages their mischievous habits.
    They've gotten a lot better.

    You do still need two referrals for major surgeries, but, to be honest, I can see where they're coming from with that. That's a major, irreversible process and they want to be as absolutely sure as they can be.
  • AHRAHR
    That's great! Especially from the scary stories I've heard...--shudders--
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