Doctors Feel ‘Pressured’ to Let Young People With Gender Dysphoria Transition: Psychotherapist

Doctors Feel ‘Pressured’ to Let Young People With Gender Dysphoria Transition: Psychotherapist
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Medical practitioners have admitted to feeling intimidated into affirming young patients as gender dysmorphic even if they are doubtful, due to pressure from the gender transition industry, which could lead to unintended consequences says an Australian consultant psychologist and psychotherapist.

The comment was made after independent think tank Women’s Forum Australia on May 20 reported a growing number of people speaking publicly about their experiences of gender detransitioning.
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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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