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Physician group opposes youth gender transition surgery

For the first time, a major U.S. physician group has recommended against gender transition surgeries for youths. On Tuesday, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) sent a position statement ...
The Conversation

Gender‑affirming surgeries may be added to Medicare – but the evidence is still being reviewed

For the first time in Australia, an independent committee is considering whether Medicare should fund gender-affirming surgery for trans adults (those aged 18 and over). Gender-affirming surgery is ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Barriers to Gender-Affirming Surgery Persist Despite High Satisfaction Rate

Approximately 1.6 million individuals in the US identify as TGD, with many seeking GAS to alleviate gender dysphoria and improve mental well-being. The study found 43.5% of participants underwent GAS, ...
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Why US plastic surgeons urge delay of gender surgeries for minors

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released a position statement urging an end to irreversible gender-related surgery for minors. In the statement, it calls for no such decision or surgery ...