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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this weeks episode we look into one of the biggest misconceptions circulating today: are transgender kids really undergoing surgery?

We unpack what actually happens for trans youth in Australia—from social transition to puberty blockers and age-based medical pathways. With evidence-backed facts we talk top surgery waitlists, media fear-mongering, what puberty blockers really do, and the actual role of affirming care in reducing mental health risks for LGBTQIA+ youth.

We also discuss:

• The real process of transitioning for kids and teens
• Why misinformation is dangerous (looking at you, Channel 7)
• How gender-affirming care improves mental health outcomes
• What the Australian medical guidelines actually say
• What YOU can do to support trans youth today

This is the episode to send to that misinformed coworker, worried parent, or confused politician. Let’s cut through the fear and be perfectly clear.

🎧 So grab your headphones, cut through the misinformation... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Resources we found useful for this episode:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/26/health/top-surgery-transgender-teenagers.html
• chrome-extension://bdfcnmeidppjeaggnmidamkiddifkdib/viewer.html?file=https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2020.pdf
• rch.org.au
• nhmrc.gov.au
• health.nsw.gov.au
• ama.com.au

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