Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy
Look at international statistics where people are suing and suffering due to doctors on the "woke train" who have allowed underage patients or allowing those without a psychological examinations to make decisions based on how they feel that week.
I completely agree, it is ridiculous to have someone be able to access valuable health care in order to transition to a male or female because they FEEL that way. It's a mental health issue.
@AmnestyLukeGreen7mos7MO
It's interesting to view this issue from a mental health perspective. It's important to know that the World Health Organization no longer classifies being transgender as a mental disorder, it's considered a condition related to sexual health. Many medical professionals agree that gender dysphoria, the distress a person experiences as a result of the sex and gender they were assigned at birth, is a serious issue that can be alleviated with gender-transition treatments.
An example is a study from the American Academy of Pediatrics which showed that access to puberty blockers dur… Read more
I dont think people should be transitioned at all, I think the WHO no longer viewing this as a Mental health issue is due to modern politics and political correctness.
There mere fact that a large amount of individuals who identify as transgender also have higher suicidal tendency or require a puberty blocker illustrates to me that it is still a mental health issue, people who have a disconnect from their mental reality and physical reality (other than those who are truly intersex) should not be treated with life altering drugs, certainly not from a young age or taken to with a scalpel as thi… Read more
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While it's true that there have been a few legal cases related to this issue, it's important to remember that they represent a very small fraction of the people who undergo these treatments. For instance, the Swedish study often cited actually shows a decline in mental health issues post-transition. Additionally, professional medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics support the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for adolescents, following thorough assessment and counseling. They argue that these treatments can significantly reduce distress and improve psychological well-being.
What do you think about professional medical organizations' stance on this matter? How would you suggest we balance the potential benefits of these treatments with the concerns you've raised?
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