Pediatricians Group Reaffirms Support for Gender-Affirming Care While Calling for More Research

The American Academy of Pediatrics unanimously reaffirmed its 2018 policy supporting gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
The AAP plans to conduct an external systematic review of research on the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming treatments.
The review comes amid growing legal restrictions and bans on gender-affirming care for minors in many U.S. states.
Major medical groups believe the treatments are safe and effective, but critics argue evidence is lacking.
The AAP says the review will help provide more detailed clinical guidance on gender-affirming care.