I list the title and one-line summary of the Key-Findings of ten studies of the long-term outcome oof Gender Transition. All studies are accessible on the internet.
1. Amsterdam Cohort of Gender Dysphoria Study (1972–2017)
Key Finding: The suicide risk remains consistent across all stages of transition.
2. Long-Term Follow-Up of Transsexual Persons in Sweden (1973–2023)
The shameful, disturbing thing is much of this is known to parents (and many teachers) who want ethical care for children/adolescents and understand the reality that human beings can’t change sex.
I am furious beyond belief at mainstream media, but most particularly, the ABC so callously disregarding this scandal and leaving vulnerable youth to bear the consequences.
They also blithely disregard the impacts on the rest of society - women and girls particularly, but most people have no interest in being spun untruths - especially ones as monstrous as the gender industry pushes.
Although I once supported a RCT, I now believe it would be unethical to proceed with one in the face of not only weak efficacy evidence but increasing evidence of negative efficacy(treatment causing worse outcomes)
I know that in oncology we always need positive phase 2 trials before we would proceed with a RCT and even then you usually only have about a 50% chance of success.
So the chance of a successful RCT in the face of negative phase 2 (uncontrolled) trials would be close to zero.
Unfortunately I think that it might still need a RCT to convince the zealots they are wrong (at the expense of the treated group).
The "gender transition" industry cannot have it both ways. If the new rationale for providing these treatments to those suffering from gender dysphoria is "to respect their 'autonomy' or enable achievement of their personal 'embodiment goals'" then it is nothing more than cosmetic surgery and should not be presented as a treatment for gender distress.
Interesting summary. I wonder at a randomised study- how can you do that and avoid all the negative affects of the drugs?
I wonder that the confusion and desire to belong in adolescents is the actual reason for this madness. I remember being a bit confused hundreds of years ago when I was a teenager in the 60’s and desperately wanting to belong. Teenage girls can be so cruel to each other so belonging becomes paramount. But life isn’t adolescent or school so you do actually grow up eventually.
I guess it shows the power of social media, and the morally bankrupt nature of many health professionals. We saw that on steroids during covid. We see it in zealotry of the pressure doctors buckle under to from the trans lobby, the media in general and governments.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE HONEYMOON IS OVER ?
I list the title and one-line summary of the Key-Findings of ten studies of the long-term outcome oof Gender Transition. All studies are accessible on the internet.
1. Amsterdam Cohort of Gender Dysphoria Study (1972–2017)
Key Finding: The suicide risk remains consistent across all stages of transition.
2. Long-Term Follow-Up of Transsexual Persons in Sweden (1973–2023)
Key Finding: higher risks of mortality, suicidal behaviour & MH conditions.
3. Suicide Mortality Among Adolescents in Finland (1996–2019)
Key Finding: Gender reassignment didn’t mitigate suicide risk.
4. Somatic Morbidity and Cause of Death in Denmark (1978–2010)
Key Finding: mortality rate of 9.6% with the average age at death of 53.5 years.
5.Examining gender-specific mental health risks after gender-affirming surgery
Key finding: Significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.
6. Mortality trends over five decades in transgender people on hormone treatment:
Key Finding: This increased mortality risk that did not decrease over time
7. Transition as Treatment: The Best Studies Show the Worst Outcomes
Key Findings: Total mortality was 51% higher than in the general population.
8. The Fall of the Nation's First Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic
Key Finding: The clinic was abruptly closed in 1979 as GAS was ineffective.
9. Misrepresentations evidence in “gender-affirming care is preventative care”
Key Finding: Nothing more than misleading and discrediting ideological dogma.
10. Quality of life 15 years after sex reassignment surgery for transsexualism
Key Finding: Satisfaction was significantly lower compared with controls.
. . . Yet the RCH Gender Service aims to improve the physical and mental health outcomes of children and adolescents who are trans or gender diverse!
This is a very helpful summary - thank you.
Incredibly helpful summary, thank you!
Yet more excellent work, Bernard.
The shameful, disturbing thing is much of this is known to parents (and many teachers) who want ethical care for children/adolescents and understand the reality that human beings can’t change sex.
I am furious beyond belief at mainstream media, but most particularly, the ABC so callously disregarding this scandal and leaving vulnerable youth to bear the consequences.
They also blithely disregard the impacts on the rest of society - women and girls particularly, but most people have no interest in being spun untruths - especially ones as monstrous as the gender industry pushes.
Although I once supported a RCT, I now believe it would be unethical to proceed with one in the face of not only weak efficacy evidence but increasing evidence of negative efficacy(treatment causing worse outcomes)
I know that in oncology we always need positive phase 2 trials before we would proceed with a RCT and even then you usually only have about a 50% chance of success.
So the chance of a successful RCT in the face of negative phase 2 (uncontrolled) trials would be close to zero.
Unfortunately I think that it might still need a RCT to convince the zealots they are wrong (at the expense of the treated group).
The "gender transition" industry cannot have it both ways. If the new rationale for providing these treatments to those suffering from gender dysphoria is "to respect their 'autonomy' or enable achievement of their personal 'embodiment goals'" then it is nothing more than cosmetic surgery and should not be presented as a treatment for gender distress.
Interesting summary. I wonder at a randomised study- how can you do that and avoid all the negative affects of the drugs?
I wonder that the confusion and desire to belong in adolescents is the actual reason for this madness. I remember being a bit confused hundreds of years ago when I was a teenager in the 60’s and desperately wanting to belong. Teenage girls can be so cruel to each other so belonging becomes paramount. But life isn’t adolescent or school so you do actually grow up eventually.
Have to wait to see the study protocol. Interesting that an RCT is proposed now, not before puberty blockers became routine treatment.
I guess it shows the power of social media, and the morally bankrupt nature of many health professionals. We saw that on steroids during covid. We see it in zealotry of the pressure doctors buckle under to from the trans lobby, the media in general and governments.