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The purpose of this thread is to post data and not to squabble over whether or not these procedures should be happening. I may also post data or other source information regarding "affirming care" for minors. To this end, I kindly ask Starlight and Hypatia to refrain from derailing this thread. If anyone wishes to discuss the politics or medical ethics of "affirming care" for minors, this is not the place. If need be, I will ask for intervention.
As a review:
This data out in 2022, but it was complied from insurance data from 2017 - 2021 inclusive. The highlights are the following:
Furthermore from 2019 - 2021 inclusive:
As a review:
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This data out in 2022, but it was complied from insurance data from 2017 - 2021 inclusive. The highlights are the following:
- 14,726 minors initiated hormone treatment
- 4,780 initiated puberty blockers.
Furthermore from 2019 - 2021 inclusive:
- 776 double mastectomies
- 56 "genital surgeries" (presumably bottom surgeries)
, then I win.