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Secretary Kennedy Urges Halt to Children's Gender Surgeries

5/30/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called on healthcare providers to halt chemical castration and genital surgeries for children experiencing gender dysphoria, emphasizing the absence of solid evidence supporting these methods. A recent review highlighted serious risks, prompting the CMS to implement stricter oversight on hospitals conducting these high-stakes procedures.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called on healthcare providers to halt chemical castration and genital surgeries for children experiencing gender dysphoria, emphasizing the absence of solid evidence supporting these methods. A recent review highlighted serious risks, prompting the CMS to implement stricter oversight on hospitals conducting these high-stakes procedures.