health
February 5, 2026
Major US medical group opposes sex change operations for minors
A US surgeons’ group has recommended delaying sex change surgeries until age 19, citing insufficient evidence of their long-term outcomes
TL;DR
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends against "gender transition" surgeries for minors.
- The ASPS cited insufficient evidence of a favorable risk-benefit ratio and substantial uncertainty about long-term outcomes.
- The association advised delaying these procedures until patients are at least 19 years old.
- US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commended the ASPS for its stance.
- This medical recommendation aligns with a broader political shift and declining support for transgender ideology and sex change surgeries for children.
- US President Donald Trump has reversed previous administration policies and supported state laws restricting youth transition care.
- US legislators have also sought to criminalize gender transitions for minors.
- A recent study indicated a decline in the share of US university students identifying as transgender.
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