Thu Aug 10, 2023 – 7:44 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — A national pro-life medical group voiced objection to a liberal association’s recommitment to the practice of child “sex changes,” citing research that it causes harm to children and encouraging a review of available evidence.
The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) recently responded to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) reiterated stance on medical intervention for gender-confused minors, maintaining that the trend is abusive but agreeing with the liberal organization on its call for a systematic review of data showing the impact of the so-called treatments.
The AAP, notorious for its support of leftist activism such as the irreversible use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries for gender-confused youth, doubled down on its stance last week after its board of directors voted to maintain its initial support dating to 2018. Additionally, the group acknowledged that increasing restrictions on such actions from various state leaders provides grounds for a systematic review of available evidence to understand the impact of the drugs and surgeries.
“ACPeds is disappointed that the AAP has reaffirmed its support for transgender [sic] interventions on minors,” the conservative organization said in a press release.
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