#Gendercare

When a parent sits across from a clinician and hears their child describe a body they want to change, the moment carries a weight that goes far beyond a medical appointment. Recent global research suggests that, for many young people who pursue gender-affirming care, regrets are uncommon and mental health often improves after access to appropriate treatment. Yet experts caution that decisions about body modification in adolescence are complex, deeply personal, and best navigated with careful support from families, clinicians, and communities. For Thai families, where respect for elders and careful family decision-making are valued, these insights illuminate a path through a tense but hopeful landscape of youth wellness, identity, and care.