"Challenges and Controversies in Youth Gender Care: Insights from Recent Studies and Reviews"

A landmark study by British pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass reveals that children presenting with sudden onset gender dysphoria often have other mental health diagnoses, not true gender dysphoria, such as issues stemming from family situations, domestic abuse, and neurodiversity. The study suggests that "gender affirming" medical interventions would not address these underlying psychological issues and warns of negative psychological repercussions if children are rushed into such treatments. Another recent Dutch study also found that a significant majority of gender-confused children grow out of their feelings by adulthood. Both studies argue against rushing to transition kids with gender dysphoria and advocate for holistic mental health treatment instead.