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  • Title: Statement on gender-affirmative approach to care from the pediatric endocrine society special interest group on transgender health.
    Author: Lopez X, Marinkovic M, Eimicke T, Rosenthal SM, Olshan JS, Pediatric Endocrine Society Transgender Health Special Interest Group.
    Journal: Curr Opin Pediatr; 2017 Aug; 29(4):475-480. PubMed ID: 28562420.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this Position Statement is to emphasize the importance of an affirmative approach to the health care of transgender individuals, as well as to improve the understanding of the rights of transgender youth. RECENT FINDINGS: Transgender youth have optimal outcomes when affirmed in their gender identity, through support by their families and their environment, as well as appropriate mental health and medical care. SUMMARY: The Pediatric Endocrine Society Special Interest Group on Transgender Health joins other academic societies involved in the care of children and adolescents in supporting policies that promote a safe and accepting environment for gender nonconforming/transgender youth, as well as adequate mental health and medical care. This document provides a summary of relevant definitions, information and current literature on which the medical management and affirmative approach to care of transgender youth are based.
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