Attorney General Ken Paxton's claims that gender affirming care is "experimental" ignore the guidelines of major medical organizations like the AAP and APA, which advocate for such treatments. His categorization of these treatments as "irreversible and damaging" is disputed, particularly as research indicates that similar procedures for cisgender individuals occur more frequently than for trans minors.
Dr. May Lau's experiences highlight the impact of political pressures on trans healthcare in Texas, reflecting broader struggles within the medical community to provide care against legislation that contradicts established medical guidance. The shuttering of her previous clinic illustrates the challenges faced by healthcare providers in supporting trans youth.
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