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Mia Hughes: Major U.S. medical groups take science-based approach to 'gender-affirming' care
Statements against such surgeries in youths are a welcome breath of fresh air
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Recently, two major American medical groups endorsed age restrictions on gender-related surgeries, marking a dramatic shift in a debate long dominated by claims of consensus. First, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) issued a policy statement firmly opposing “gender-affirming” surgeries for people under 19. Then, the American Medical Association (AMA) signalled its support. These pivots deal a significant blow to Canadian activists and politicians who rely on the supposed professional consensus to defend these highly contested, unproven treatments for youth.
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The ASPS, the professional association that represents the majority of plastic surgeons in the U.S. and Canada, now recommends that “surgeons delay gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery until a patient is at least 19 years old.” The group cites the numerous systematic reviews conducted in recent years that have all found only low to very low quality evidence to support these interventions. This development is highly relevant for Canada, given that national data confirms that these surgeries have already been performed on hundreds of minors.
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