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Hugo came out as trans in late high school and at age 17 had a double mastectomy, under special circumstances. He sees “gender dysphoria as a disorder” due to the distress it causes. “I can’t sit here and say that I need medical treatment and also say that I don’t have a medical condition,” he said. Hugo says the decision to have gender-affirming surgery as a minor is a complex one, and that it needs to be approached from an individual perspective. To read more about young Australians seeking gender-affirming care, tap the link in bio. And to explore a range of views on medical pathways for transgender youth, as access becomes restricted in some parts of the world and Australia, watch Insight episode Trans Medicine on SBS On Demand. Readers seeking crisis support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.