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Young Children Do Not Receive Medical Gender Transition Treatment

Young Children Do Not Receive Medical Gender Transition Treatment

Families seeking information from a health care provider about a young child’s gender identity may have their questions answered or receive counseling. Some posts share a misleading claim that toddlers are being “transitioned.” To be clear, prepubescent children are not offered transition surgery or drugs.