President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that prohibits medical procedures involving chemical and surgical interventions in children to alter their sex or gender. The order states that the United States will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the 'transition' of a child from one sex to another.
Gender-affirming care, which includes medical and surgical interventions, is typically reserved for adults. International guidelines recommend against medical or surgical intervention before transgender children reach puberty. Research shows that even for older teens and adults, surgery is relatively rare.
