Among hospitalized young people in the United States, 66% of those with a gender dysphoria diagnosis were admitted for suicide attempts or self-harm in 2019, compared to 5% without gender dysphoria, according to a study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
fox news reached out to northwestern medicine for comment. they responded we provide comprehensive and affirming medical treatment that honors every individual including those that are transgender and gender diverse. martha, that situations treating those with transgender dysphoria must do so with sensitivity, understanding for both parents and teens. we must be healers, not just doctors here. martha: and when there s a question, then there should be some waiting time to think this over. right? the last thing you want is what chloe experienced, to have the surgery and then to regret it. you need adults and doctors around you that can help you take the time to be mature enough to make the decision. great work, dr. siegel. good to see you. thanks, martha. martha: so we thank you nor being with us today as we wait for confirmation of whether or not a russia missile killed two
Among individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty supressing treatment before the age of 18 and then started gender-affirming hormones, 98% (704 out of 720) continued use at follow-up, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.