Kaiser Permanente announced it will no longer provide gender-affirming surgeries to patients under 19 due to legal pressures from the Trump Administration. Effective August 29, the organization will pause surgical treatments but continue to offer other forms of gender-affirming care. Research shows that gender-affirming surgeries for minors are rare, and care for prepubescent youth emphasizes social transition. Puberty blockers are prescribed only after thorough evaluation. Kaiser remains dedicated to advocating for high-quality, evidence-based care for transgender patients.
Kaiser Permanente is pausing surgical treatment for patients under the age of 19 after significant deliberation and consultation. This decision is influenced by legal pressure from the Trump Administration.
Gender-affirming surgeries for minors are rare, with a recent study indicating only 2.1 out of every 100,000 trans youth aged 15 to 17 receiving surgery, primarily chest surgeries.
Despite pausing surgeries, Kaiser Permanente will continue to offer other types of gender-affirming care and remains committed to advocating for safe and evidence-based care for transgender patients.
Gender-affirming care for prepubescent youth focuses on social transition, with puberty blockers prescribed only after extensive evaluation in talk therapy for those demonstrating gender dysphoria.
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