The World and Everything In It 5.20.25 HHS questions transgender treatments, barriers to detransitioning, and challenges of teaching overseas
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May 20, 2025 Nathan Finn, a World Opinions contributor, discusses the Presbyterian Church USA's evolving approach to global missions. The conversation touches on the federal review of transgender medical treatments, exploring the legal and emotional hurdles of detransitioning. Finn also shares insights from an American's experience teaching in Spain, highlighting cultural challenges and the quest for belonging. Additionally, listeners are entertained by a light-hearted race to a Mets game, showcasing the blend of serious topics and humor throughout.
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Presha Mosley's Transition Story
- Presha Mosley began gender transition after trauma and eventually detransitioned, realizing the lasting harm to her body.
- She is now suing doctors for the irreversible damage caused by early medical interventions.
HHS Finds Weak Evidence for Gender Care
- The HHS review found weak evidence supporting gender-affirming care benefits for minors due to poor study design.
- Key mental health outcomes and long-term effects were often unreported or excluded in major studies.
Abel Garcia's Insurance Struggle
- Abel Garcia transitioned and got breast implants covered by insurance but struggled with detransition coverage.
- Insurance often denies reversal treatments despite approving initial gender-affirming procedures.