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We have collected a large number of articles and papers on to what extent trans people regret transitioning over at Transgender Report. There is only one possible conclusion to draw from all of this: The regret rates are extremely low.
Defining what "transgender regret" is, is not an easy task, as there are various ways of transitioning (legal, social, medical etc.) But if we look at what most people consider "transitioning", namely undergoing hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery as part of coming out as trans publicly, we end with regret rates around 1 percent.
A meta-study from 2021 ended up with the following conclusion:
“A total of 27 studies, pooling 7928 transgender patients who underwent any type of GAS [gender-affirmation surgeries], were included. The pooled prevalence of regret after GAS was 1% (95% CI <1%–2%). Overall, 33% underwent transmasculine procedures and 67% transfemenine [sic] procedures. The prevalence of regret among patients undergoing transmasculine and transfemenine surgeries was <1% (IC <1%–<1%) and 1% (CI <1%–2%), respectively.”
In comparison, studies indicate that approximately 20% of cisgender plastic surgery patients report some degree of dissatisfaction post-surgery. Specific procedures have higher regret rates, with breast augmentation leading at 31%, followed by rhinoplasty at 27%, liposuction at 24%, and eyelid surgery at 16%.
This does not mean that all gender-affirming surgery is perfect. What we see here is most likely that transgender patients are so relieved to be able to live as their true selves, that they are willing to live with some imperfections. They starting point is most often a jarring mismatch between body and gender, and not a cis person's desire to live up to some kind of esthetic perfection.
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actually the regret rate of gender transition is pretty high. like most gender biz claims, the list of 27 studies cited really are not related to what they claim. take a look what these "studys" are. some are third hand nurse notes from dr visits while ppl still hand bandages on within 30 days of surgery. others are meaningless online polls where most responding weren't trans or anything like that. german insurance records show 50% of ppl who took gender meds stop taking them by year 4. US military stays 40% stop taking gender meds by year 4. we know most detrans by year 10 so this sounds about right. annd why do ppl detrans? detrans ppl says the meds caused health problems and didnt help their dysphoria and they discovered dysphoria caused by something other than gender . every gender biz stat and claim is a lie. all yiu need to do isually is check the methods second
ReplyDeleteCould you at least use correct grammar when replying? And more specifically can you please provide the sources for your opinion? Otherwise your opinion is simply that. It's your opinion, and it doesn't reflect anything but your own disdainful views regarding trans people. There are so many surveys available that use proper methodology in regards to this subject. The US Trans Survey of 2022 is the biggest one I know of (https://ustranssurvey.org/). It clearly shows an incredibly low regret rate.
DeleteBut this whole conversation is ridiculous. The regret rate has never been used as a determining factor for medical procedures. I don't see anywhere in the press where people such as yourself are attacking other surgeries. You're simply going after us with your phony reasoning. And for what? Certainly not in the name of truth as you deny facts before your eyes. And certainly not in the name of protecting children or women as violence against these two groups have been on the rise from segments of our society that are outside of the trans community. Your comment is nothing more than gaslighting.
I'll start by letting Jack know that for some reason I don't seem to be able to sign in anymore so although I'll be tagged as Anonymous this is actually from Emma.
ReplyDeleteTo the previous commenter: What can I say? I don't know of or believe your vague references to German insurance records, the US military, etc. If you wish, please provide the URLs to your source materials.
Of course there are some people who stop their transition, have regrets, all that. Who knows why. Maybe they were mistaken in their assessment of their true gender, of being transgender. Unfortunately there is no objective test and, unlike gay people, our sexual attractions aren't an indicator of one's being trans. So we're left to our own devices. Therapy is a good place to go for sure. Lots of soul searching too.
I did all that for a couple of years, ten years ago, and was and remain satisfied with my determination that I am really and truly transgender.
But what about others? Kids? Well, I happen to know personally many others in the trans community around the Pacific Northwest and I haven't heard of any regrets or detransitioning. Here again, not saying it doesn't happen, but it's exceedingly rare.
The regret rate for cosmetic surgery is far higher and yet people don't get their panties in a bunch nearly as much. Transphobes love to talk about regret when it is far lower than the aforementioned surgeries. Considering how much angst transgender people have gone through in their lives I am pleased it's this low.
ReplyDeleteMy last discussion with young transitioners in their twenties within the right program showed me how intelligent and level headed they were and how they knew precisely what they were doing with the additional bonus of entering these programs with far less internalized childhood trauma and transphobia. They were up on the subject matter and even counseled others to think twice if it wasn't for them