Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Medical centers in multiple cities respond to executive order protecting children from 'chemical and surgical mutilation'

More hospitals are pulling back on providing "gender-affirming care" for young patients, in accordance with a recent executive order against these practices. (iStock)

For patients age 19 and under, "chemical and surgical mutilation" includes the use of puberty blockers, sex hormones and surgical procedures, according to the order on The White House’s website. (iStock)

For patients 19 and under, "chemical and surgical mutilation" includes the use of puberty blockers, sex hormones and surgical procedures, according to the order on The White House’s website. (iStock)

Previous studies have suggested that "gender-affirming surgeries" can be harmful to young people’s mental health. (iStock)