Doctors who treat transgender adolescents have long described the care as 'lifesaving.' Trans young people have high rates of depression and suicidality, but with medical interventions such as puberty blockers and hormones, many go on to live happy, well-adjusted lives. Nearly every major medical association endorses the care, highlighting its importance in improving mental health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Since 2020, more than half of U.S. states have banned doctors from offering gender-transition care to minors. Proponents of the bans allege that the treatments are 'irreversible,' 'sterilizing,' and 'mutilating.' They argue adolescents are too young to consent to treatments they may later regret, but medical experts emphasize the potential mental health benefits of these interventions.
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