Transgender people in some states turn to self-medicating
While some doctors say self-medicating trans health care is dangerous, Stille is among a growing population who say they see no other option.
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While some doctors say self-medicating trans health care is dangerous, Stille is among a growing population who say they see no other option.
With her insurance about to run out and Republicans in her home state of Missouri ramping up rhetoric against gender-affirming health care, Erin Stille nervously visited a foreign pharmaceutical site as a “last resort” to ensure she could continue getting the hormones she needs.
With her insurance about to run out and Republicans in her home state of Missouri ramping up rhetoric against gender-affirming health care, Erin Stille nervously visited a foreign pharmaceutical site as a "last resort" to ensure she could continue getting the hormones she needs.
So far, no states in America have outlawed gender-affirming care for adults, but at least 13 have banned it for children - and there are fears that adults could be next.
Transgender and non-binary Missourians are turning to do-it-yourself treatments as Republicans across the nation move to restrict gender-affirming health care