Chicago children’s hospital promises to end unnecessary genital surgeries on intersex children
apology posted to its website that it would end genital surgeries on children, except in cases where reconstructive surgery might be deemed medically necessary to assist in a child’s regular growth or development.The hospital acknowledged that the change was brought about because of pressure from, and following conversations with, staff, patient advocates, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and intersex people who were previously subjected to genital surgery, saying they welcomed the feedback and that the hospital had never intended to disrespect members of the intersex community by performing surgeries according to the traditional standards of care.“Lurie Children’s shares a commitment to support and advocate for the intersex community within our walls