Keira Bell is best known for her landmark legal case against the UK's Tavistock clinic, challenging its treatment of gender-questioning youth. Prescribed puberty blockers at 16 and testosterone at 18, she later detransitioned and took the clinic to court, exposing its reckless approach to minors. Though her initial victory was overturned on appeal, the Tavistock clinic ultimately closed in 2024 following the Cass Review. Her case helped shape policy changes worldwide.In this episode, Keira speaks with Stella O'Malley and Bret Alderman about her journey, the impact of her case, and the broader implications for youth gender medicine.
Read the full show notes: https://stellaomalley.substack.com/p/the-dark-reality-behind-gender-affirming