WPATH, or the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, is a worldwide organization that sets treatment guidelines for transition-related healthcare. While some have critiqued WPATH in the past for requiring trans folks to jump through hurdles to prove their trans-ness (also referred to as gate-keeping), WPATH has created a path to treatment for minors and many folks who are not able to access informed consent options.

Resources:

Planned Parenthood of MI–Gender Affirming Services for People Under Age 18 (Michigan-Specific Directory)

WPATH–Standards of Care, Version 8 (Newest)

WPATH–SOC 8, Frequently Asked Questions and Updates

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