Portuguese Medical Association proposes DGS study to evaluate care for youth undergoing gender transition

The Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) has proposed a national study, coordinated by the Directorate-General of Health (DGS), to gather data on youth gender transition care, including clinical outcomes, long-term effects, and current care pathways. This proposal comes as the Parliament discusses various bills from the PSD, Chega, and CDS parties concerning legal name and gender changes, which currently require medical validation.