California-based healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente is preparing to “pause” gender-transitioning surgeries for patients under the age of 19.

“As the legal and regulatory environment for gender-affirming care continues to evolve, we must carefully consider the significant risks being created for health systems, clinicians, and patients under the age of 19 seeking this care,” the hospital network said in a statement, The Washington Times reported.

“After significant deliberation and consultation with internal and external experts including our physicians, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause surgical treatment for patients under the age of 19 in our hospitals and surgical centers.”

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