Current Version
| Region | Dominican Republic |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Restricted |
| Start Date | 1972 |
| End Date | 1980 |
| Description | In 1972, Dominican Republic legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. |
| Sources | https://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Restricted |
| Start Date | 1972 |
| End Date | 1980 |
| Description | In 1972, Dominican Republic legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. |
| Sources | https://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf |