“No matter how one might feel about children undergoing treatments as part of so-called gender affirming care, the idea that the medical world and medical societies, in particular, have turned their backs on children that have decided to discontinue transitions and return to their natal biologic condition is truly appalling,” he said. “It is crucial that these children be supported both psychologically and medically because of the profound impact of puberty blockers and sex altering hormones and possibly even surgical procedures have on their minds and bodies.”