Cat Cattinson, who is also a molecular biologist, joined “The Ingraham Angle” to discuss the dangers of children using puberty blockers and the potentially irreversible side effects. “I identified as transgender from the age of 13, but luckily I didn’t transition until I was an adult because I wasn’t confirmed by them, by my pediatrician. I wasn’t confirmed by my parents, but if I was, then the side effects after transitioning would probably be a lot worse,” Kattinson told host Laura Ingraham. VIRGINIA TEEN DEFENDS TRANS YOUTH POLICIES: KIDS ‘DO NOT BELONG IN THE STATE’ “I could have been infertile, I could have had a hysterectomy, a mastectomy, so I’m thankful I didn’t get confirmed because it ended up keeping my health and my fertility.” Ingraham said the mainstream media now seems to be asking some questions about the long-term effects of such drugs, after a New York Times story on the subject. “Concerns are growing among some medical professionals about the effects of the drugs,” the Times article said. Cattinson said there is a lack of clinical research on the long-term side effects of using the drugs, especially with minors turning to them as a result of gender dysphoria. Cattinson said Planned Parenthood provided her with gender-affirming care and does not require an in-person visit or a mental health professional to be involved before treating minors. She said it was incredibly “easy” to get her prescription after a telehealth appointment and a 30-minute chat with one of the doctors. “Planned Parenthood is one of the organizations in the US that provides gender-affirming care and does telehealth, so it’s possible to be prescribed over the phone, which is what happened to me,” Cattinson said. “And they also say on their website that they will prescribe at first appointments without a letter from a mental health provider.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “So I had about a 30-minute phone conversation with a doctor and it was prescribed that day,” he continued. “I got my prescription that day, so it’s very easy to get these hormones these days.” He said he has heard similar stories from young people who have moved. But Cattinson said there are also financial incentives. “I think there is some legitimate interest from plastic surgeons,” Cattinson said. “They make a lot of money from surgeries, and then, of course, drug companies fund research into gender-affirming care.” Last month, UK National Health Service said that most children who claim to be transgender may be going through a “transitional phase” and began cracking down on the treatment of gender-affirming minors. Bailee Hill is an associate editor with Fox News Digital. Story ideas can be sent to [email protected]
