{"id":2171309,"date":"2024-02-08T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T19:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pediatricians-group-says-research-doesnt-support-gender-affirming-treatments\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T19:32:48","slug":"pediatricians-group-says-research-doesnt-support-gender-affirming-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pediatricians-group-says-research-doesnt-support-gender-affirming-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatricians: No Evidence for &#8216;Gender Affirming&#8217; Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpediatricians-group-says-research-doesnt-support-gender-affirming-treatments%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2171309&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>American College of Pediatricians Challenges Gender Transitioning of\u2063 Youth<\/h2>\n<p>A review of 60 \u200cstudies conducted on the \u200bmental health of transgender-identifying youth \u2064has raised concerns about the\u2064 effectiveness of current\u2062 &#8220;gender affirming&#8221; medication and surgical\u2064 protocols. The American College of \u200dPediatricians, a group \u200crepresenting\u2062 pediatricians, issued a position \u200dstatement opposing \u2063the gender transitioning of \u200dyouth\u200b based\u200b on this\u2063 literature review.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dposition statement comes in the wake of a\u2064 scientific integrity complaint filed against\u200c Rachel Levine, \u200dan\u2062 official from the Department of Health and Human Services, who \u200bclaimed that there is\u2063 no argument among medical professionals regarding the\u200d value and importance of gender-affirming care. However, the \u2064complaint revealed that HHS provided only two pages of scientific evidence to support\u200c this claim.<\/p>\n<p>The American College of Pediatricians, \u2062a \u2062smaller group of pediatricians, formed partly due to concerns\u2062 over the larger American \u2064Association of Pediatrics&#8217; activist statements being misconstrued as representing the views of\u200d all pediatricians. The group emphasizes the need for\u200c physicians to be alarmed by the sharp increase in the\u2064 number of youth questioning their gender, considering the well-documented problems often associated with being transgender.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenging Assumptions<\/h3>\n<p>The position paper by the American\u2063 College of \u200cPediatricians challenges the notion\u200d that society&#8217;s lack of acceptance\u200b is solely responsible for the mental issues faced by transgender \u2064individuals. It suggests that \u200dchildren may be transgender due to other mental issues, such as\u200b autism, rather \u2064than developing \u2063mental issues as a result of societal non-acceptance. The paper highlights the need to consider underlying conditions that may contribute to confusion about gender.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the paper reveals that studies \u200chave \u2064found social problems among transgender-identifying youth regardless of whether they \u200dundergo gender transition. It also\u200c points out\u200b that many youth who question their gender eventually change their minds, while \u200cthose \u2064who \u200bundergo affirmation are more likely\u2062 to face\u2062 long-term mental problems \u200dassociated with transgenderism.<\/p>\n<h3>Examining the Data<\/h3>\n<p>When\u2064 activists cite\u200c studies suggesting that affirmed transgenders fare better than \u200bnon-affirmed ones, a closer look at the data reveals that the slight difference in suicidality between the two\u2063 groups is overshadowed by the unacceptably high suicide\u200d rates\u2064 for\u200b both. For instance, one \u2062study\u200b promoting puberty\u200c blockers found that \u200c42% of \u200cthose who received care still attempted \u200dsuicide.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a\u200b study using Denmark&#8217;s \u2064national database found\u200b that transgender individuals were 3.5\u200d times more likely to die\u2064 by suicide \u200ccompared to the general population. This raises questions about \u2062the effectiveness of accommodating and supporting transgender individuals \u2062as a treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Alternative Approach<\/h3>\n<p>The American College of Pediatricians concludes that it cannot support the social affirmation, medical\u200b intervention, or surgical mutilation of children and adolescents identifying as transgender\u2064 or gender nonconforming. Instead, it advocates \u200dfor intensive psychotherapy \u200dfor individuals and families to determine and address the underlying\u200c causes of \u200btheir\u200d gender incongruence. The\u200b group also emphasizes \u200cthe need for more \u2064attention and support for individuals \u2063seeking help \u200din detransitioning.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2062can the healthcare \u2062system provide evidence-based interventions that support\u200c the well-being and autonomy \u2064of transgender-identifying youth<\/h2>\n<p><span>  L health struggles of transgender-identifying youth. It argues that there are multiple factors at play, including biological, psychological, and social influences. The paper highlights the need for\u200d a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to address the mental health concerns of these youth, rather than relying solely on gender-affirming treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c American College of \u200dPediatricians brings attention to\u2062 the limited evidence supporting the \u200clong-term effectiveness and \u200bsafety of hormonal \u2064treatments and surgeries for gender \u200btransitioning. It argues that more research is needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits associated with these interventions. The group emphasizes the importance of informed consent, \u200bhighlighting \u200bthe need for young individuals to fully understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-hearing-combating-graphic-and-explicit-content-in-school-libraries-comes-amid-complaints-of-book-bans\/\" title=\"Congressional hearing addresses concerns over 'book bans' amidst efforts to combat explicit content in school libraries.\">potential \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-term consequences<\/a><\/a> of transitioning.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the \u2062position statement points out the\u2062 ethical concerns surrounding the medicalization of gender dysphoria in children and adolescents.\u200d It argues that medical interventions should be approached with caution, as children are still developing and \u200cexploring their identities. The\u200d group encourages the utilization of non-invasive and\u200d reversible interventions, such as counseling and therapy, \u2062as the primary methods of support for gender-questioning youth.<\/p>\n<h3>The Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>This position statement has not been\u200b without controversy. Critics argue that the American \u2064College of \u200cPediatricians is a conservative-leaning organization with a biased stance on LGBTQ+ issues. They accuse the group of\u200d cherry-picking studies that\u2063 support their position while disregarding the majority of medical and mental health organizations that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/transgender-issues-are-a-turning-point-for-fed-up-democrats-in-2022-midterm-elections\/\" title=\"Transgender Issues Are A Turning Point For Fed Up Democrats In 2022 Midterm Elections\">endorse gender-affirming care<\/a>. Critics claim that the position statement undermines the experiences \u200dand well-being of transgender-identifying youth, ultimately perpetuating their marginalization and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of the American College of \u200cPediatricians&#8217; position statement \u2063argue that \u2063it provides a necessary\u200d counterbalance against what they perceive as\u2062 an overly enthusiastic endorsement of \u200dgender transitioning. They support\u2064 the assertion \u2062that more research is needed to fully understand \u2063the long-term consequences of hormonal treatments and \u2063surgeries, particularly in youth who may not \u200chave a full understanding \u200dof the potential permanent effects.<\/p>\n<h3>The Way\u2063 Forward<\/h3>\n<p>The debate surrounding gender transitioning in youth is complex and often\u200b emotionally charged. It is\u2063 important to recognize the need for respectful dialogue and careful consideration of all available evidence.\u2064 Rather than dismissing opposing viewpoints, it is \u200dcrucial to engage in a critical examination of the available research and to continue conducting studies to fill the gaps in our current understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the \u200bgoal should be\u2062 to provide the best \u200cpossible care for all individuals, including transgender-identifying youth. This will require collaboration\u2064 between medical professionals, mental\u2063 health experts, educators, and families. \u200dBy considering a range of perspectives \u200band promoting evidence-based \u200dinterventions, we\u200b can work towards creating a\u2063 healthcare system that supports the well-being and autonomy of \u2063all \u2063individuals, regardless of their gender identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A group of pediatricians, the American College of Pediatricians, stated that a review of 60 studies on transgender youth&#8217;s mental health found no long-term evidence supporting the mental well-being benefits of current gender-affirming medication and surgical protocols. 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