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Gender Affirmation Treatments for Minors Must Be Characterized as ‘Experimental’: Norwegian Investigator

Gender Affirmation Treatments for Minors Must Be Characterized as ‘Experimental’: Norwegian Investigator
Protesters opposing medical transgender procedures for youths gather at the American Academy of Pediatrics convention in Anaheim, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2022. Courtesy of TreVoices.Org/Scott Newgent
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
3/13/2023|Updated: 3/13/2023
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Invasive and life-altering treatments for gender incongruence and gender dysphoria for children and young people must be characterized as “experimental” according to the latest recommendation from a Norwegian health care investigator.

Puberty delaying treatment along with hormonal and surgical gender affirmation treatments for minors require more research, “a thorough examination before treatment,” explanation of benefits, effects, possible risks, side effects, and a close follow-up, said Ukom, a health care investigator based in Norway that provides related recommendations to the Norwegian government.
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.
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