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Freezing the reproductive cells of gender dysphoric youth at risk of infertility due to puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones to preserve their ability to reproduce raises ethical concerns, three researchers conclude in a new study.
In a paper published this month, endocrinologist Michael K. Laidlaw, Center for Bioethics and Culture Network Founder Jennifer Lahl and Wisconsin OB-GYN Angela Thompson examined the consequences of using reproductive technologies intended for patients suffering from diseases on physically healthy, gender dysphoric youth.
"We believe emphatically that the medical profession does not have the right to experiment on physically healthy children and adolescents," Lahl told The Christian Post.
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In a paper published this month, endocrinologist Michael K. Laidlaw, Center for Bioethics and Culture Network Founder Jennifer Lahl and Wisconsin OB-GYN Angela Thompson examined the consequences of using reproductive technologies intended for patients suffering from diseases on physically healthy, gender dysphoric youth.
"We believe emphatically that the medical profession does not have the right to experiment on physically healthy children and adolescents," Lahl told The Christian Post.
Continued below.
'Experimental' efforts to preserve fertility for gender dysphoric youth raises ethical concerns: study
Freezing the reproductive cells of gender dysphoric youth at risk of infertility due to puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to preserve their ability to reproduce raises grave ethical concerns,
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