Let Kids Make Their Own Decisions on Hormones and Gender-Affirming Care, Doctor Says

Many states introduced legislation that would ban gender-affirming care for kids, with legislators placing a strong emphasis on fears that kids would later regret their choice. But Dr. Colt Wasserman, a fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health, says kids are capable of making those decisions. "I think the current dialogue really undermines their autonomy," Wasserman said.