KY Gov. Supports Trans Procedures Tied to Harmful Effects on Kids’ Health

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s Stance on ‍Gender-Affirming ‌Treatments for ⁢Minors

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has been at the‍ center of controversy⁢ regarding his position on sex change surgeries for minors. While he claims ⁢to ‍oppose​ such ⁢surgeries,⁣ he​ supports other “gender-affirming” treatments that ‌have been‍ associated with negative health ⁣outcomes‌ for children.

This‌ issue has become a major⁢ topic in the Kentucky gubernatorial race. Beshear has‌ recently stated‌ that ⁢he​ does not support transgender surgeries on ⁢children and denies their⁢ occurrence in the state. However, he openly ⁣advocates for‍ non-surgical procedures. In his veto message of a bill ‌banning all transgender procedures on children, including surgeries, ‍Beshear argued that such a⁣ ban would lead to ⁤an increase in youth suicide rates.

Controversy Surrounding Beshear’s Claims

These ⁣claims made by‌ Beshear⁣ have been disputed by “detransitioners” and medical associations. They argue that transgender ​treatments on minors do not actually improve mental health or reduce suicide rates. Additionally, medical groups have warned about potential⁣ health risks associated ‌with non-surgical gender procedures.

The American College of ⁢Pediatricians, a medical association group composed of over 600 physicians and healthcare workers, states that there is no‌ long-term evidence​ demonstrating the⁤ safety or effectiveness of puberty ⁢blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for transgender ⁢youth. They argue that these interventions‍ are experimental and that parents cannot provide informed consent,⁢ nor can⁣ minors⁤ assent to these procedures. Furthermore, the best available evidence among‍ adults‌ shows ‌that medical⁣ intervention fails to reduce suicide⁣ rates.

Moreover, ‌the American ‌College of Pediatricians highlights ‍the potential ⁢health risks of giving children cross-sex hormones, such ‍as an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, blood clots, and cancers throughout their lives.

Dr. Miriam Grossman, a psychiatrist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults, and ⁢the⁣ author of ⁢the book ‍ “Lost in‍ Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist’s Guide Out ⁢of the Madness,” has‍ expressed concerns about giving⁤ young children with gender dysphoria puberty blockers. She argues​ that puberty is ‍a necessary ⁢stage of development and ​blocking it is unnecessary. She believes that the majority of ‌children,​ if ‍allowed to go through puberty, will become comfortable with their bodies and⁤ that preventing‌ puberty may actually⁢ solidify ⁢their dysphoria instead of allowing⁤ them to grow out of it.

Accusations and‌ Counterarguments

Beshear has ⁢been accused by ​Kentucky Republicans of lying about his record on gender reassignment surgeries for ‌minors. They claim that such surgeries have taken ⁣place in Kentucky, despite Beshear’s denial. A hospital ‍affiliated‍ with the University of ​Kentucky has reportedly​ performed a‌ small number of non-genital gender reassignment surgeries on minors, such as mastectomies.

Kentucky Attorney General and⁢ Republican nominee for governor, Daniel Cameron, stated, “Andy ⁣Beshear can’t stop lying about gender ​reassignment surgery for ​minors. ⁣We know for a fact that gender ‌reassignment surgery for kids​ was taking place in Kentucky. Andy Beshear sided ‌with his far-left allies and⁣ vetoed​ a bill to ban these procedures. Andy is lying in the middle of ⁢an election to mislead voters.⁢ Kentuckians are smart enough to‍ see ​through his shameful lies.”

Beshear’s⁣ office did not respond to a request for⁢ comment.

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