A new research study about 'gender dysphoria in youth' (ages 13-21) has been launched. The research is being run by J. Michael Bailey, Ph.D., Lisa Littman, M.D., M.P.H. and Kenneth J. Zucker, Ph.D - all names familiar to us for their long-term interest in the subject. The research team describe their project as follows: "The purpose of this … Continue reading AYAGDOS – Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study
Abnormal Behaviours in Transgender Presentation and Treatment
Understanding the Surge in Gender Dysphoria Cases: A New Perspective on Medical Practice In a recent exploration of the growing phenomenon of gender dysphoria and its treatment, a new research article published in the Australasian Psychiatry provides context on the increasing number and evolving demographics of patients seeking gender-affirming care. The article offers a novel … Continue reading Abnormal Behaviours in Transgender Presentation and Treatment
German Study – Desistance is Common
Surge in Gender Identity Disorder Diagnoses Among German Youths, High Desistance Rates Highlighted A ground-breaking German study looks at longitudinal data over five years which point to desistance rates from "gender identity disorder" above 50% ranging from 72.7% in 15- to 19-year-old females to 50.3% in 20- to 24-year-old males. Bachmann, C J; Golub, Y; … Continue reading German Study – Desistance is Common
Detransition and Desistance Among Previously Trans-Identified Young Adults
Research published on 1st December 2023 (almost exactly four years after the first detransitioner conference in Manchester, England) examines the experiences of formerly transgender identifying people who have since desisted or detransitioned. Desistance is the term used to describe those who discard their transgender identity prior to any opposite-sex imitation medication, detransition is used to … Continue reading Detransition and Desistance Among Previously Trans-Identified Young Adults
Our Duty Submission in Response to NHS Consultation on Puberty Blockers
This is the Our Duty Submission in response to the NHS England Consultation on the Prescription of Puberty Blockers. NHS England consulted on its new policy for the prescription of Puberty Suppressing Hormones (also known as puberty blockers). This public consultation ran for 90 days from 3 August to 1 November 2023. The Consultation Website: … Continue reading Our Duty Submission in Response to NHS Consultation on Puberty Blockers
Current Concerns About Gender-Affirming Therapy in Adolescents
Stephen B. Levine & E. Abbruzzese Current Sexual Health Reports (2023) Cite this article Abstract Purpose of Review Results of long-term studies of adult transgender populations failed to demonstrate convincing improvements in mental health, and some studies suggest that there are treatment-associated harms. The purpose of this review is to clarify concerns about the rapid proliferation of hormonal … Continue reading Current Concerns About Gender-Affirming Therapy in Adolescents
Systematic Review of Evidence from Sweden
Hormone treatment is one of the interventions that has been used to address so-called 'gender dysphoria' in children, but there is a need for more evidence-based guidance on the safety and efficacy of such treatments. A recent systematic review by Ludvigsson et al. (2023) aimed to evaluate the current evidence on hormone treatment for children … Continue reading Systematic Review of Evidence from Sweden
ROGD: New Study based on Parent Reports
Professor Michael Bailey along with Suzanna Diaz (pseudonym) have published a new paper. This article is a reproduction of a Twitter thread by Professor Bailey. We have also produced an 'Accessible Synopsis' of the paper here. Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Parent Reports on 1655 Possible Cases Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Parent Reports on 1655 Possible … Continue reading ROGD: New Study based on Parent Reports
SEGM issues Rebuttal to AusPATH
The Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine (SEGM) has issued a paper refuting the claims made by The Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) in its recent paper. On 26th June 2021 AusPATH renewed its commitment to what it calls 'gender affirming care', and what is really Opposite Sex Imitation Medicine (OSIM). This announcement was seized upon by … Continue reading SEGM issues Rebuttal to AusPATH
Lost Boys
About one third of adolescents falling into the trap of transgenderism are boys. In the Spring of 2021 the parents of these boys coordinated the telling of their stories.