'At 15, my body no longer represented me': When young people undertake gender transitions
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Adolescents pursuing gender transition face complex medical decisions regarding surgical interventions. This investigative piece examines the intersection of medical ethics, patient autonomy, and clinical responsibility in gender-affirming procedures. Through exclusive access to surgical facilities, the article explores perspectives from healthcare providers navigating controversial treatment protocols for minors, raising critical questions about informed consent, psychological readiness, and the potential risks associated with irreversible medical interventions during formative years.
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'At 15, my body no longer represented me': When young people undertake gender transitions
'My Breasts and Me' (3/5). Gender-affirming surgeries are an increasingly common part of gender transitions. But such procedures can divide doctors and bring up ethical dilemmas: Is it an abuse of power or of a vulnerable patient? Le Monde spent weeks behind closed doors in a private breast surgery practice.
