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Trans Kids: Why Medicine Matters

More young people than ever are coming forward to explore their gender identity. Doctors are divided about the best way to help - so what is the evidence?

More young people than ever are coming forward to explore their gender identity. Last year, 2,500 under-18s were referred to NHS England’s gender identity clinics for support. Some are hoping to get access to potentially irreversible treatments as soon as they can. Doctors are divided about the best way to help - so what is the evidence? Dr Faye Kirkland investigates how much we understand about the care being offered to transgender children.

28 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Mar 201901:25
BBC Two

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Credits

ReporterBronagh Munro
ProducerLaura Burns
Executive ProducerAndrew Head
EditorRachel Jupp

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Feb 201920:30
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 25 Feb 201922:45
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Wed 27 Feb 201903:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 1 Mar 201903:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Sat 2 Mar 201901:25
    BBC Two