The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a significant £10 million investment into a PATHWAYS (Puberty suppression And Transitional Healthcare with Adaptive Youth Services) project, aimed at developing and evaluating interventions for individuals experiencing gender-related distress. The study includes the following threads: PATHWAYS Engagement – This advises the research team on … Continue reading NIHR PATHWAYS: A Misguided Use of £10m?
UK Doctors Face Challenges in Providing Care for Gender-Diverse Patients, Study Reveals
A recent study has highlighted significant challenges faced by UK general practitioners (GPs) in delivering adequate healthcare to patients identifying as transgender or gender-diverse. The research, published in Healthcare, points to a lack of clear national guidelines, inconsistent monitoring of hormone treatments, and insufficient communication between primary and secondary care providers. Conducted across two large … Continue reading UK Doctors Face Challenges in Providing Care for Gender-Diverse Patients, Study Reveals
Detransitioners and Desisters for Doubters (3D Project)
Open Letter to Detransitioners and Desisters Dear Friends, We are reaching out to you with a sincere request to share your experiences as part of a project designed to help others questioning their path. Many young people today are caught in a web of confusion, pressured by ideology and misinformation into making life-altering decisions. Your … Continue reading Detransitioners and Desisters for Doubters (3D Project)
Reframing the Debate: From ‘Gender Dysphoria’ to ‘Transgender Ideation’
Accuracy in language is important for safeguarding The language we use to discuss complex social issues often shapes the policies and interventions designed to address them. Nowhere is this more evident than in the discourse surrounding transgender identification. Terms like "gender dysphoria" and "gender incongruence" have dominated discussions, reinforcing a medicalized view of transgender identification … Continue reading Reframing the Debate: From ‘Gender Dysphoria’ to ‘Transgender Ideation’
AYAGDOS – Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study
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
The BBC’s Transgender Coverage Under Scrutiny
A Report by Our Duty The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a publicly funded institution with a mandate to reflect the diversity of the UK population, is facing growing concerns over its portrayal of gender identity issues. A recent report by Our Duty critically assesses the BBC’s coverage of transgenderism and highlights significant biases in its … Continue reading The BBC’s Transgender Coverage Under Scrutiny
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
Will the Cass Review have an impact in the USA?
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. There is no doubt that the recently published Cass Review will have global ramifications for the provision of healthcare to young people presenting with the feelings often labelled ‘gender dysphoria’. While many of us have known the unpalatable facts around so-called ‘gender affirming care’ for years, it was … Continue reading Will the Cass Review have an impact in the USA?
Our Duty Canada’s Official Letter re: The Cass Review
How the Cass Review Affects Gender Affirming Care in Canada
The Cass Review – Final Report, First Impressions
“The adoption of a treatment with uncertain benefits without further scrutiny is a significant departure from established practice.” The Cass Review, s23, p25 The above statement encapsulates what went wrong with children’s gender services at the Tavistock Centre Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS). This admission that the Dutch Protocol was pursued bypassing established practice and … Continue reading The Cass Review – Final Report, First Impressions