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| Region | Nepal |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Restricted |
| Start Date | 1988 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 1988, Nepal 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 |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "Status : Legal
Nepal has adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood, which authorize the initiation of medical transition."
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Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Restricted |
| Start Date | 1988 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 1988, Nepal 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 |