Recently, two major American medical groups endorsed age restrictions on gender-related surgeries, marking a dramatic shift in a debate long dominated by claims of consensus. First, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) issued a
policy statement firmly opposing “gender-affirming” surgeries for people under 19. Then, the American Medical Association (AMA)
signalled its support. These pivots deal a significant blow to Canadian
activists and
politicians who
rely on the supposed professional consensus to defend these highly contested, unproven treatments for youth.
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