Gender transitions: the High Authority for Health postpones its recommendations for minors

"We see that there is a consensus on adults and that we do not find the same consensus on minors," declared HAS President Lionel Collet at a press conference, specifying that work on developing recommendations for minors would begin "at the beginning of 2026."

The independent authority has, however, issued its recommendations regarding adults wishing to undergo gender transition, an opinion awaited in particular by LGBT+ rights associations, which regularly report on the obstacles encountered by those concerned in their care pathways.

“Responding to requests for surgery

"Regarding surgical care, the HAS recommends responding to requests for surgery from trans people," its opinion reads.

"The HAS recognizes in this regard, in its opinion, that the conditions of access to quality care remain very heterogeneous across the territory", highlighting a risk of "refusal of care", "self-medication" and mental disorders "which can lead to suicide".

However, she adds, it is appropriate to "provide clear, fair and appropriate pre-operative information on the surgical procedures, the risks (in the short or medium term) and the nature of certain procedures for which a period of reflection is provided, in order to allow the person to give their informed consent."