‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’
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A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that “gender-affirming" therapies have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender dysphoria.
"A review of at least 60 research papers demonstrates no benefit to social affirmation, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones or surgical interventions for these youth," lead author and vice president of ACPeds, Dr. Jane Anderson, wrote in an email to Fox News Digital. "Adolescents have immature brains and should not be allowed to make decisions with lifelong implications, such as decreased fertility, when they are so young." "Hormone-altering therapies are potentially interfering with not only sexual development, but also brain development." "The welfare of the child must come first." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
All 60 of the reviewed studies focused on the mental health of adolescents struggling with gender dysphoria.