A measure that blocks Iowa doctors from providing care that would aid transgender youth in making a medical transition — such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers or surgery — is now able to be signed into law by the governor.
The mother of a transgender teenager shares her experience seeking care for her child, and an OBGYN discusses what gender-affirming care entails. Then state lawmakers Rep. Austin Baeth, D-Des Moines, and Rep. Steven Holt, R-Denison, join hosts Ben Kieffer and Grant Gerlock on the program to discuss the measure.
Guests:
- Karen Butler, Iowan and mother of transgender teenager
- Dr. Kaaren Olesen, OBGYN with Broadlawns Medical Center
- Rep. Austin Baeth, MD, D-Des Moines
- Rep. Steven Holt, R-Denison
