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A contentious issue among conservatives is the debate over transgender medical treatments for minors. These treatments can significantly impact the health and well-being of young people, and many conservatives are concerned about their long-term effects.
The American College of Pediatricians, a group of medical professionals founded in 2002, is opposing what they view as dangerous medical procedures being imposed on children. They have teamed up with other organizations under the banner "Doctors Defending Children" to demand an immediate halt to all sex-changing procedures on minors.
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They are alarmed by the mainstream American medical community, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, which have largely endorsed the transgender movement. However, an increasing number of medical professionals are voicing opposition to these procedures.
The declaration from the American College of Pediatricians and its allies emphasizes the importance of acknowledging objective reality and highlights the potential risks associated with social transitions, puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgeries for children. They argue that truly informed consent is unattainable due to the limited long-term studies on these interventions and the developmental immaturity of the adolescent brain.
Their statement challenges the positions of organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and calls on other medical professional groups to adhere to scientific evidence and immediately stop endorsing these interventions for children and adolescents.
Conservatives are clearly worried about the well-being of transgender children and the possible long-term consequences of these medical procedures. With backing from groups like the American College of Pediatricians, there is a possibility that new legislation could be introduced to protect children from what they perceive as harmful interventions.
