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Do No Harm Urges FTC to Ban Gender-Affirming Care

10/12/2025

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Do No Harm submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about alleged harms of gender-affirming care for minors, with Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm urging action.
Miceli criticized claims that such care is safe and effective, saying these assurances have harmed many families.
He called for federal and state legislation to end these practices, noting that over half of U.S. states have already taken steps to protect children.

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Do No Harm submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about alleged harms of gender-affirming care for minors, with Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm urging action.
Miceli criticized claims that such care is safe and effective, saying these assurances have harmed many families.
He called for federal and state legislation to end these practices, noting that over half of U.S. states have already taken steps to protect children.