Yes, penile removal is a surgical option for gender-affirming procedures for some children and young adults. However, some states have policies to protect children from irreversible treatments like this.
- Statement from President Biden: The statement from the president states that the administration is “putting the state of Texas on notice that their discriminatory actions put children’s lives at risk. These announcements make clear that rather than weaponizing child protective services against loving families, child welfare agencies should instead expand access to gender-affirming care for transgender children.”