The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, which examined 7, cisgender children and 58 trans-identified children between the ages of 9 and 10 in , found that trans-identified youth in this age group were 2. Trans-identified children in the study were also 2. The report states that in another study evaluating , children between the ages of 9 and 18, 8.
Anderson cited a study of 3, LGBT adolescents that found respondents reported an average of 3. There is very low certainty about the effects of puberty blockers on suicidal ideation.
More attention and support should be afforded to individuals seeking help in detransitioning after having made a decision during their formative adolescent years with life-long consequences, including possible sterility and loss of sexual function. The American Medical Association contends that "improving access to gender-affirming care is an important means of improving health outcomes for the transgender population.
In the U. Anderson raised additional concerns about the impact of gender transition procedures on adolescents in light of the fact that their brains are still developing and they are not mature enough to make major life-altering decisions. She hopes the U. Originally published by The Christian Post.
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