This month, University of Michigan faculty members overwhelmingly approved a resolution to reinstate “gender-affirming care” treatments for minors at the university’s medical center, Michigan Medicine.
According to The Michigan Daily, the Faculty Senate voted on Nov. 3 to reinstate “gender-affirming care” treatments for minors under 19 years old, with 2,432 in favor, 555 opposed, and 651 abstentions.
The resolution suggests that withholding such treatments from transgender minors is discriminatory, stating that “cisgender individuals under 19 years of age continuing to receive various medically necessary forms of care including hormones and hormone blockers, a disparity that renders the decision to withhold those treatments from trans individuals discriminatory.”
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Michigan Health’s website defines “gender-affirming care” as “medical, surgical, mental health and other supportive services for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming patients.”
In August, the University of Michigan declared it would halt sex-change treatments for minors, including hormone therapies and puberty blockers.
Shanna Kattari, associate professor of women’s studies and social work, indicated that the cessation of gender treatments for minors resulted from pressure exerted by the Trump administration.
According to The Michigan Daily, Kattari stated, “We continue to capitulate to the demands of those unsupported by research and the bullying of the current administration,” adding, “We have no right to call ourselves the leaders and best, only followers who have bent the knee.”
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Kattari’s work includes exploring “experiences of sexuality in marginalized communities, most notably disabled adults, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, those practicing non-monogamy, and those practicing kink/leather/BDSM.”
Mary Masson, senior director of public relations at Michigan Medicine, stated to Fox News Digital, “On Aug. 25, 2025, University of Michigan Health announced it would discontinue gender affirming hormonal therapies and puberty blocker medications for minors. That is our current position.”
Masson added, “We remain committed to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for our patients — including mental health services and support — to ensure patients and families can make informed decisions that are right for them.”
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She noted that the institution acknowledges “the gravity and impact of this decision. We have worked closely with and will continuously support the well-being of our patients, their families, and our care teams.”
Fox News Digital contacted the University of Michigan and Kattari seeking further comment.
