A leading British pediatrician recently claimed that the American medical profession is “outdated” when it comes to hormone therapy and surgical intervention for minors who identify as transgender. Last month, Dr Hilary Kass published ground-breaking research entitled the ‘Kass Report’, which led to the National Health Service ordering sex clinics to suspend first-time appointments for under-18s. . christian post I will report.
Mr Kass, who has worked as a pediatrician in the UK for more than 30 years, was tasked with reviewing the country’s processes for treating young people suffering from gender dysphoria. For the study, she interviewed minor patients, adults who identify as transgender, detransitioners, advocacy groups, and clinicians.; she too We reviewed international medical guidance.
Despite the lack of long-term research on With the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, significant increase Over the past decade, minors in the UK have sought treatment for gender dysphoria.
In conclusion, Dr Cass concluded that the evidence supporting puberty blockers in adolescents was “remarkably weak” and warned that “extreme caution” should be used in prescribing such hormones.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Endocrine Society appear to have downplayed Cass’ findings in this study.
“The New York Times reports that politicians broke into doctors’ offices, which is dangerous for doctors and their families,” said AAP President Dr. Ben Hoffman.
The Endocrine Society told the same media that the Kass report “contains no new research.”” It goes against that guideline.
Cass, who was president of Britain’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, told the Times that although he held the AAP in high esteem, it was “respectful”. [disagrees] they continue to maintain their position now proven It may be outdated by multiple systematic reviews. ”
“If people said, ‘This is the clinical consensus and we’re not sure,’ it wouldn’t be much of a problem.“” she said. ”But what some organizations are doing is claiming that the evidence is good. I think this is where the people are being misled.We need to be honest about the strength of the evidence you I’ll do it to improve it. ”
She also speculated that since AAP is a “very left-leaning organization”, why it doesn’t oppose child gender procedures for fear of backlash. Kass warned against “politically driven policies.”” It recommended improved health care systems and a more holistic approach to treating minors with gender dysphoria. He noted that the U.S. health care system was overwhelmed with the problem and could not accommodate such patients.
“We are behind these kids and we are behind other kids in terms of the amount of mental health support available to us.” she said. “This is a big issue. It’s not just young people who are questioning their gender. And it’s partly because system’s was done kicked out Due to increasing demand That is We are completely beyond our ability to provide that. ”
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