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Context and Purpose of the Report:
The final report of the Cass Review examines gender identity services for children and young people in the United Kingdom, commissioned by NHS England in 2020. Its aim is to assess these services and provide recommendations to ensure safe, appropriate, and evidence-based care.
Since the 2010s, a significant increase in young people seeking support for gender dysphoria has been observed, particularly among young individuals assigned female at birth. These changes, combined with a lack of robust evidence on medical interventions such as puberty blockers and transition hormones, have raised concerns about the quality and safety of the care provided.
Main findings :
1. Lack of Robust Evidence:
Existing studies on hormonal treatments and puberty blockers show few conclusive results regarding their long-term effects, particularly in terms of mental health, cognitive development, or body satisfaction.
Early medical transitions may influence the psychosexual development and gender identity of young people.
2. Complexity of Patient Profiles:
Young people experiencing gender dysphoria often have complex needs, including neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism) or mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression).
These needs are rarely addressed holistically in current approaches.
3. Social Transition:
Social transition (such as changing name, pronouns, etc.) is an active intervention that can influence a young person’s trajectory. Evidence regarding its effects remains limited.
4. Inadequate Service Model:
The current centralized and overburdened services fail to meet the growing demand. Long waiting lists exacerbate the challenges faced by young people.
Key recommendations :
Individualized and Holistic Approach:
• Implement tailored care plans for each young person, integrating both psychological support and medical interventions when necessary.
• Consider other stressors, such as mental health challenges or traumatic experiences.
Caution with Medical Interventions:
• Puberty blockers and hormonal treatments should be limited to contexts of rigorous research, with careful evaluation of risks and benefits.
Improvement of Services:
• Develop a regionalized care network to provide local services, incorporating multidisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, endocrinologists, etc.).
• Train more healthcare professionals to address the complex needs of young people.
Strengthening Research:
• Establish a national research program to evaluate the long-term effects of medical and psychological interventions.
• Collect systematic data on the trajectories and outcomes of treated young people.
Education and Support for Families:
• Provide educational resources and guidance to parents to help them make informed decisions about their children’s pathways.
Main Conclusions:
The goal of gender identity services is to provide safe and appropriate support to each young person, taking their individual needs into account.
Greater caution is needed in the use of medical interventions due to the lack of evidence regarding their long-term impacts.
There is an urgent need to transform current care models to better meet demand while supporting the overall well-being of young people, regardless of whether they choose to pursue medical transition.
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