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'Cass Review' author: More 'caution' advised for gender-affirming care for youth
May 8, 2024
Dr. Hilary Cass discusses caution in gender-affirming care for youth, highlighting the lack of quality evidence for puberty blockers. The podcast explores challenges in treatment efficacy, suicide risk, autonomy in decision-making, and the importance of individualized care for transgender youth.
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- Puberty blockers lack sufficient evidence for gender-distressed youth
- Individualized care and caution advised in gender-affirming treatments
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Findings of the CASS Review Regarding Medical Pathways for Gender-Distressed Young People
The CASS Review, an extensive systematic review commissioned by Britain's National Health Service, found that the evidence base for medicalized treatment of adolescent gender distress was inadequate. The review highlighted the lack of long-term follow-up data on the effects of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in adolescents. It emphasized the diversity within the population of young people seeking medical treatment for gender distress and cautioned against a one-size-fits-all approach due to varying responses to medication.
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