Stanford Medicine has paused gender-affirming surgeries for individuals under 19 amidst rising political pressures from the Trump administration, following similar actions by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The decision, made after consultations with clinical leaders, intends to protect both patients and providers from potential repercussions of federal actions against transgender medical services. While surgical procedures are on hold, Stanford will still provide other crucial gender-affirming care through its Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Clinic, which focuses on hormone therapy and mental health support for gender-nonconforming youths.
"After careful review of the latest actions and directives from the federal government... Stanford Medicine paused providing gender-related surgical procedures... for patients under the age of 19."
"This was not a decision we made lightly, especially knowing how deeply this impacts the individuals and families who depend on our essential care and support."
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