Investigation may alter transgender youth care guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission and several state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging that the organization promoted pediatric transgender treatments based on limited and uncertain evidence. The complaint claims that WPATH's guidelines for minors involved conflicts of interest and lacked scientific backing, with some leaders privately acknowledging gaps in research. The lawsuit questions whether the treatments—such as puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries—are supported by adequate evidence and warns of potential long-term risks experienced by some minors. WPATH denies the allegations, asserting their guidelines are scientifically grounded.
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