‘Gender-affirming therapy’ is not beneficial, pediatrics group concludes

“Gender-affirming therapy” is not beneficial, a pediatrics group concluded.

The American College of Pediatricians issued a policy statement on “gender identity” and “biological sex” after reviewing existing literature.

The medical group “cannot condone the social affirmation, medical intervention, or surgical mutilation of children and adolescents identifying as transgender or gender nonconforming.”

“Rather, intensive psychotherapy for the individual and family to determine and hopefully treat the underlying etiology of their gender incongruence should be pursued,” the medical professionals wrote.