THREAD: powerful testimony by detransitioner@KLBfax "Parents who are reluctant or even alarmed about starting their children on a medical transition may be warned, “Would you rather have a dead daughter or a live son? ...I had suicidal thoughts as a teen." bit.ly/3m2afW6
"Suicidal thoughts indicate serious mental health problems that need assessment and proper care. When I told them at the Tavistock about these thoughts, that became another reason to put me on hormones quickly to improve my well-being. "
"But after the court ruling, the Tavistock released an internal study of a group of 44 patients who had started taking puberty blockers at ages 12 to 15. "
"It said that this treatment had failed to improve the mental state of patients, having “no significant effect on their psychological function, thoughts of self-harm, or body image.” Additionally, of those 44 patients, 43 went on to cross-sex hormones."
"This suggests blocking puberty isn’t providing a pause. It is giving a push." Thank you for your bravery and commitment to changing care for children and young people, Keira. Genspect stands with you 🦏
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