evidence: Sweden, a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, is now restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing concerns about their long-term side effects. [...] Sweden, known as a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, started restricting gender-affirming hormone therapy for minors - allowing it only in very rare cases - a year ago. [...] She believes the current debate shows the issue of gender-affirming care for trans teens is "more complex than the healthcare system and society had hoped".