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Mike Kennedy: “The evidence for these interventions in minors is weak and…”

Featuring: Mike Kennedy, Republican | U.S. House Utah, 3rd Congressional District

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'Unnecessary And Dangerous': Mike Kennedy Advocates For Ending Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

Published | Video Starts at 02:04

Review of Evidence and best Practices. This study concluded that harms from treatments including these puberty blockers, cross sex hormones and surgeries are significant, long term and frequently under recognized in clinical research. The evidence for these interventions in minors is weak and insufficiently tracked, particularly for outcomes like fertility, psychological well being and quality of life. Gentlemen is recognized for an additional 30 seconds. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm proud to have protected the children of Utah and commend the 25 other states that have stood up for their kids as well. (02:04–02:13)

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