Medical Professionals say Gender Surgeries for Minors Should Wait

“Another major medical group says most gender-related surgeries for minors in the US should be postponed until adulthood.

The American Medical Association (AMA) said Wednesday that surgical interventions for children and teens seeking gender-related care should usually be deferred until patients are adults. AMA is the nation’s largest physician group.”

Read article here… www.empr.com/news/…

“The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced… there is not enough quality research showing long-term benefits of surgery for teens, and that newer evidence points to ‘treatment complications and potential harms.’"

Read article here… www.healthday.com/health-news/…

Position Statement on Gender Surgery for Children and Adolescents… www.plasticsurgery.org/…