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I believe that transsexual youth should have full access to hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery. CMV

I did search for other CMV's, but there wasn't anything directed specifically towards trans-youth.

I believe that transsexual **youth** should have full access to hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery.

My reasoning:

- The DSM considers transsexualism a mental illness, and people lobby to keep it there, as it allows for trans people to have more affordable access to hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery.

- Studies have shown that transsexualism is identifiable in very young children.

- Beginning hormone therapy before the completion of puberty ensures that "feminine" or "masculine" features (breast/hip fat, face, and body hair) are better developed.

- When they go through treatment at a younger age, they are far more capable of keeping their birth sex a secret. 

- Maybe the most important part: no one ever has to know. They're not a "freak" or "crazy". They're themselves.

- They live far healthier and productive lives, they experience far fewer instances of suicide, and they go on to have healthy sexual and romantic relationships. The same cannot be said for those who are a forced to hide, and transition far after puberty. 

I think it's important to identify these kids and make sure that they have all the resources available to them.

BTW: I'm certainly not suggesting that a *child* participate in treatment, as they may not understand the consequences, but a young person who clearly identifies as the opposite gender to their birth gender should be able to do what they need to do.

Edit 1: I would suggest hormone therapy to begin in the early teen years. The surgery: no younger than 16.
gpt
Regarding your argument about sex reassignment surgery: There is an issue of legal parental consent. 

Minors can't undergo ANY elective surgery without their parents' permission. (With one exception being abortions for teens of certain ages in a handful of states.)

Why should minors be allowed to have sex reassignment surgery if they can't get their tonsils out without their parents' consent? Almost all minors are on their parents' health insurance plans, too. This adds another element of parental consent being a factor.