Theguardian iconTheguardianOct 21, 2026 ~1 min source read

‘Invasive and extreme’: doctors fight anti-trans measure requiring genital exams for student athletes

A Washington referendum has drawn broad opposition from adults who work with queer and trans teens For Kelsey Gellner, a Seattle-based pediatric nurse, a statewide proposal to bar trans girls from sports participation feels like a violation of her duty as a medical professional. The ballot initiative includes a require

‘Invasive and extreme’: doctors fight anti-trans measure requiring genital exams for student athletes

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