We believe everyone has the right to live full, healthy lives as their authentic selves, free from discrimination or violence.

Anti-LGBTQ legislators in South Dakota have a long history of denying the humanity and rights of transgender people. In recent years, the legislature has escalated its attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ South Dakotans, especially trans people, by passing harmful laws that strip away rights and dignity.

These laws include:

• Trans Sports Ban: Prohibits transgender students from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identity.
• Bathroom Ban: Prevents transgender students from using communal facilities in public schools that match their gender identity.
• Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors: Bans age-appropriate, best practice gender-affirming care for transgender youth below the age of 18. 

Every person, regardless of gender identity or expression, deserves to live a full, healthy life. We are committed to fighting against discrimination to make South Dakota a comfortable and safe place for all of its residents.

Planned Parenthood North Central States is proud to provide transgender hormone therapy because everyone deserves access to high-quality, supportive care.

Transgender and gender non-conforming people share the same fundamental need for quality health care and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Planned Parenthood is committed to ensuring patients receive the welcoming, high-quality care they need, no matter what.

Learn more about transgender hormone therapy at Planned Parenthood.