An Affirming Approach to Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth

This document serves as a resource for paediatricians and primary care providers (PCPs) to adopt an affirming approach when providing routine health care to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth. It offers guidance on counselling TGD youth and their families about medical transition options and making referrals to specialized services. The statement also addresses the growing demand for gender-affirming care, including the initiation of hormone-blocking agents and gender-affirming hormones for adolescents. While not a clinical practice guideline, the document provides foundational information for health care providers (HCPs) interested in developing the necessary skills for such interventions and points to additional resources for acquiring expertise in gender-affirming care.