"Dispelling Myths: The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth"

Laws limiting gender-affirming care for trans minors reflect misconceptions and misinformation. Gender-affirming care involves a long and intensive process of diagnosis and assessment before any medical or surgical interventions. Puberty blockers are fully reversible medications that buy children more time to explore their gender identity before undergoing permanent and potentially unwanted pubertal changes. Studies have shown that gender-affirming care has mental health benefits for trans youth. Denying access to care harms transgender and gender-diverse kids.