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Critics Question Credibility of Gender Dysphoria Report Review

11/20/2025

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the authors’ names for the gender dysphoria report, first published as a May draft.
The report underwent peer review, but critics said it lacked clear draft labeling.
The department invited organizations to participate in the review, but only the American Psychiatric Association responded.
The report has faced scrutiny over authorship and the peer review process.
Experts say representation gaps in the review undermine credibility.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the authors’ names for the gender dysphoria report, first published as a May draft.
The report underwent peer review, but critics said it lacked clear draft labeling.
The department invited organizations to participate in the review, but only the American Psychiatric Association responded.
The report has faced scrutiny over authorship and the peer review process.
Experts say representation gaps in the review undermine credibility.