May 05, 2021

Westmead report reveals a lack of care for children

Researchers from Westmead Hospital in NSW have released a paper that raises grave concerns about the medicalisation of gender dysphoria for children. A five year study, involving almost 80 children with the average age of 13, found that underlying issues and contributing factors to the dysphoria are being ignored. These include things “such as family trauma, sexual abuse, depression and autism”.

• Health
• Children

March 06, 2021

Gender specialist alarmed by lack of research

Thomas Steensma of the Center of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria at Amsterdam UMC has called for more research into gender dysphoria. A lot more research. Stunned by the large increase in children seeking treatment around the world, Steensma and his colleagues are calling for more studies to be conducted.

• Healthcare
• Treatment
• Children