Live Action Investigation Alleges Planned Parenthood Offers Hormonal Treatments to Minors with Minimal Oversight

An undercover investigation conducted by the pro-life activist group Live Action has revealed that Planned Parenthood clinics across multiple states are allegedly offering cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16 with what Live Action describes as inadequate parental or medical supervision. The organization has released phone call recordings purportedly documenting these interactions and is now urging Congress to defund Planned Parenthood, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funding annually.

The Live Action investigation involved a woman posing as a 16-year-old minor contacting numerous Planned Parenthood locations, inquiring about gender-affirming care. According to Live Action, at least seven facilities indicated a willingness to prescribe cross-sex hormones during the initial appointment.

In several instances, Planned Parenthood staff allegedly assured the caller that she could consult with a provider virtually and potentially gain access to cross-sex hormones as quickly as the same day. This occurred even though the caller, posing as a minor, stated she was only beginning to consider transitioning. Facilities in Minnesota and Oregon reportedly offered appointment scheduling within days or even on the same day.

Live Action claims that five facilities stated that no prior therapy, mental health evaluation, or supporting documentation was required to obtain cross-sex hormones. This assertion is central to Live Action’s argument that Planned Parenthood is prioritizing speed and accessibility over responsible medical care for minors contemplating gender transition.

The organization emphasizes potential risks associated with cross-sex hormonal treatments. These treatments, involving the administration of testosterone or estrogen, aim to induce physical characteristics aligning with a person’s gender identity. Beyond altering the body’s natural composition and functions, such treatments can reportedly lead to various adverse effects, including permanent infertility.

Live Action President Lila Rose conveyed to Fox News Digital that the investigation highlights a concerning trend of Planned Parenthood purportedly "fast-tracking vulnerable children into irreversible hormone treatments with almost no medical oversight." Rose characterized these drugs as potentially sterilizing, growth-stunting, and capable of causing lifelong physical damage. She equated the alleged practices to "child abuse" and called for their immediate cessation.

Live Action is petitioning Congress to completely defund Planned Parenthood, which receives over $700 million in taxpayer dollars each year. Rose described this level of funding as "a catastrophe" and asserted that it "must end." The organization is pressing Congress and the President to take immediate action to eliminate taxpayer funding for what it describes as an "abusive corporation."

The Live Action investigation and its call for defunding Planned Parenthood arrives shortly after Fox News Digital reported that House Republicans are considering measures to potentially eliminate federal funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood as part of cost-saving efforts within a broader multitrillion-dollar bill intended to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Sources affiliated with the House Energy and Commerce Committee reportedly indicated that defunding Planned Parenthood was being explored as lawmakers sought to identify at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset the costs associated with Trump’s tax priorities.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly stated that Republicans would target "big abortion" during the budget reconciliation process. This statement suggests a potential willingness within the Republican Party to pursue measures that would restrict funding for Planned Parenthood and other organizations providing abortion services.

Planned Parenthood has not yet issued a formal response to Fox News Digital’s request for comment regarding the allegations made by Live Action.

The article also mentions a separate investigation of Planned Parenthood by the Justice Department concerning the sale of fetal tissue.

The Live Action report raises several complex issues regarding gender-affirming care for minors, parental rights, and the role of government funding in healthcare. The debate is likely to continue, with strong opinions on both sides.

The crux of Live Action’s argument rests on the assertion that Planned Parenthood is providing cross-sex hormones to minors with inadequate medical oversight, potentially leading to irreversible harm. Critics of Live Action argue that the organization has a history of selectively editing undercover videos to create a misleading narrative. They contend that Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare services to a diverse population, including gender-affirming care, and that defunding the organization would disproportionately harm vulnerable individuals.

Advocates for gender-affirming care emphasize the importance of providing supportive and comprehensive medical care to transgender and gender-diverse youth. They argue that access to hormone therapy can be life-saving for some individuals, alleviating gender dysphoria and improving mental health.

The issue of parental consent is also a central point of contention. Live Action argues that parents should have the right to be involved in their children’s medical decisions, particularly when those decisions involve potentially irreversible treatments. Supporters of gender-affirming care counter that requiring parental consent in all cases can be harmful, especially when parents are unsupportive or even abusive.

The debate over Planned Parenthood’s funding and services is deeply rooted in broader ideological and political divides regarding abortion, gender identity, and the role of government in healthcare. The Live Action investigation has reignited this debate, raising important questions about the standards of care provided to minors seeking gender-affirming treatment and the appropriate level of government funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood.