It Wasn’t for the Sake of Me and My Mental Health: Transgender People’s Perspective on the Role of Mental Health Providers in Initiating Gender-Affirming Hormones - a Qualitative Study

摘要

Introduction: Hormone therapy can be an essential part of medical transition for some transgender people. Despite ongoing debate on the role of mental health providers in the initiation of gender-affirming hormones, little evidence exists to guide the discussion. We seek to elucidate the patient perspective on the feasibility, utility, risks, and benefits of mandatory mental health evaluation (MHE) prior to hormone initiation.