Transgender Biden official Dr. Rachel Levine says hormones can help children avoid ‘the wrong puberty’
“I have no regrets because if I had transitioned when I was young then I wouldn’t have my children. I can’t imagine a life without my children,” Dr.During the “Nightline” segment, Dr.said that “for pre-pubertal children, there are no medical procedures done. The standard of care allows them to explore that with therapy.”
Last year, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health lowered its recommended minimum age for cross-sex hormones from 14 to 16, and for breast removal to 15. The group also said most genital surgeries can be performed at 17 instead of 18. The organization kept its recommendation to start puberty blockers at the earliest stages of puberty, which for girls ranges from 8 to 13. Boys typically begin puberty a couple of years later.
“Gender-affirming care is medical care. Gender-affirming care is mental health care. Gender-affirming care is literally suicide-prevention care,” Dr.Nineteen states have passed laws restricting gender-transition procedures for minors. Most of those laws prohibit hormones and all the laws ban surgeries, according to the American Principles Project.
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