Understanding care that supports gender identity: The upcoming decision by the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court will hear a case about a law in Tennessee. This law bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 18 years old. Many other states have similar laws, and people are arguing if these laws are fair.
Gender-affirming care helps transgender youth feel comfortable with their gender identity. This care includes talking to doctors, changing their name or how they dress, and sometimes taking medicine.
Some young people take puberty blockers to delay puberty and have more time to understand their gender. Others take hormones like estrogen or testosterone to match their body with their gender identity.
Surgery is not common for transgender youth, and it's mostly breast reduction for older transgender boys. It's important to remember that most teens who have breast reduction surgery are not transgender.
Studies show that gender-affirming care can help transgender youth feel better emotionally. But more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of these treatments.
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What is the law in Tennessee about?
The law in Tennessee bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 18 years old.
What does gender-affirming care include?
Gender-affirming care includes talking to doctors, changing their name or how they dress, and sometimes taking medicine.
What do studies show about gender-affirming care?
Studies show that gender-affirming care can help transgender youth feel better emotionally.
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