Boston Children’s Hospital Gender Multispeciality Service (GeMS) psychologist Dr. Kerry McGregor said its gender clinic sees “a variety of young children, all the way down to ages 2 and 3.” .“When they come into the clinic, they’ll see one of our psychologists, and we’ll be talking to them about their gender,” said McGregor in a Sunday video. .“We’ll be talking to their family about how to best support that child.” .McGregor said most kids in GeMS know their gender around puberty, but there are those who recognize it as early as the womb. She said children might express their gender identity young, with some of them saying it as soon as they can talk. .She went on to say GeMS psychologists will answer any questions parents might have about gender changes. The best piece of advice she gives parents dealing with gender dysphoric children is to be supportive. .“The biggest thing you can do is love your children and support them and just allow them to express themselves,” she said. .“That’s the biggest protector against mental health effects, such as depression, suicidality, and anxiety, that we worry about for our gender diverse kids and young adults.” .Parental rights activist Billboard Chris condemned Boston Children’s Hospital for allowing gender transitions in minors. .“You don’t need to understand what’s going on as Boston Children’s Hospital blocks your child’s puberty, cuts off body parts, and sterilizes them,” said Billboard Chris. .The London Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital Gender Pathways Service said it allows minors to take puberty blockers in advance of their initial appointments. .READ MORE: Ontario hospital allows children to take puberty blockers before first assessment.“Given the distress that can be associated with Gender Dysphoria, we have also included information on puberty blockers that can be started prior to their initial appointment,” said the Gender Pathways team. .The Gender Pathways team said it is taking this measure because of the lengthy wait times to be assessed for gender dysphoria.
