Plastic surgeons group shifts stance on gender-affirming surgeries for minors

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends delaying gender-affirming surgeries for adolescents until age 19 due to insufficient evidence of benefits.
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The position statement emphasizes balancing compassion with scientific rigor and long-term welfare for children and adolescents.
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Other major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, maintain cautious guidelines without a blanket recommendation for surgery.
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The American Medical Association supports evidence-based treatment but does not endorse deferring all surgeries for minors to adulthood.
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Hospitals have suspended gender-affirming care for minors under pressure from the Trump administration, citing legal and ethical risks.

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