Media and politicians like to fixate on the medical aspects of transition. But for most trans youth, social transition plays a much bigger part in their lives
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Things ‘more intense’ since Alberta policies dropped, says mom of trans kid
From issues at school to considering going out of province for care, parents say things have gotten harder in Alberta
Xtra Explains: Detransition
In reality, only around three percent of trans people experience some form of regret
Xtra Explains: Puberty blockers
Politicians like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith have set out to restrict their use. But what are these medications actually about?
Xtra Explains: Gender-affirming surgery for young people
No province in Canada performs bottom surgery on young people, and even top surgery is very rare
Xtra Explains: Hormone replacement therapy for young people
What does gender-affirming HRT actually look like for trans youth in Canada?
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