A man in a suit and tie (Javier Milei) is standing in front of a building with a sign that says "OSPRERA". — OSPRERA will no longer provide hormone therapy to minors following Milei's DNU | La Derecha Diario

Camara — OSPRERA will no longer provide hormone therapy to minors following Milei's DNU | La Derecha Diario

The government intervened OSPRERA and announced it will stop providing hormone therapy to minors

The social work adheres to Decree 62/2025, which restricts gender adjustment medical interventions in minors.

13/02/2025 13:20:00h

Editorial Team

The government of Javier Milei established that minors under 18 years old will not be able to access hormonal treatments or gender change surgeries.

The measure aims to protect the physical and emotional integrity of minors. The goal is to avoid irreversible decisions without full maturity.

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Milei's government established that minors under 18 years old won't be able to access hormonal treatments | La Derecha Diario

OSPRERA adapts to the new regulations

The Social Work of Rural Personnel and Dock Workers of the Argentine Republic (OSPRERA) confirmed that it will not initiate new hormonal treatments.

However, ongoing cases will be evaluated by the medical body to analyze the criteria on a case-by-case basis.

OSPRERA's stance

From the intervened social work, led by Marcelo Petroni, they indicated that the decision follows what is established by the decree.

OSPRERA reports on Decree 62/2025, which establishes restrictions on gender adjustment interventions for minors, prohibiting surgeries and hormonal treatments until the age of 18. The measure aims to protect the physical and emotional integrity of minors, ensuring that irreversible decisions are made with maturity and informed consent. OSPRERA guarantees that its medical services respect the best interests of the child, avoiding unnecessary interventions. For more information, members can contact through official channels.

The decision follows what is established by the decree | La Derecha Diario

"OSPRERA will guarantee medical services that prioritize the child's interest. We seek a childhood free of unnecessary interventions", they stated.

Risks of hormonal treatment in minors

Specialists warn about the irreversible effects of these treatments. Hormonal treatment can affect physical and psychological development.

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Specialists warn about the irreversible effects of these treatments | La Derecha Diario

A report from the National Directorate of Comprehensive Mental Health Approach indicates that minors don't have sufficient maturity to decide.

A change in public health

With this decision, OSPRERA is the first social work to adhere to the new regulations.

The Milei government promotes this policy within the framework of the review of the Gender Identity Law. Its goal is to protect minors and regulate these treatments.

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