Key Findings

• 1,051-page review did not meet basic systematic review criteria
• Omitted mandated analysis of puberty interruption effects
• Excluded infertility from outcomes
• Could not serve as reliable basis for evidence-based decision-making
• Methodological flaws identified by SEGM analysis

Abstract

SEGM methodological appraisal of the Utah Department of Health evidence review on hormonal interventions for minors with gender dysphoria.

Summary

SEGM analysis found that the Utah state evidence review had significant methodological flaws and could not support evidence-based policy decisions about youth gender medicine.

Conclusion

The Utah Review failed to meet basic systematic review standards and cannot serve as a reliable basis for evidence-based decision-making about hormonal interventions for minors.