U.S. largely ignores Cass Review, which questions scientific basis of transgender care for youth.
The U.S. has largely ignored the Cass Review on transgender care for young people, which found inadequate evidence for using puberty blockers and hormones for children experiencing gender-related distress. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Endocrine Society have maintained their guidelines. Critics argue that a "gender-affirming" approach in the U.S. may lack scientific rigor, while the review calls for a more holistic approach to care.
May 23, 2024
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