So-called “gender-affirming” surgeries significantly increase the rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse compared to gender-dysphoric people without surgeries, according to a new study published last week in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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“Those undergoing surgery were at significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders than those without surgery,” says the study.
Researchers examined records of 107,583 adults suffering from gender dysphoria and found that, contrary to the claims of pro-gender ideology advocates, surgeries meant to make patients physically appear like the opposite gender dramatically increased the risk of negative psychological outcomes.
Just over a quarter (25.4 percent) of males who underwent transgender surgeries were found to be afflicted by depression, compared to less than half that figure, 11.5 percent, of gender-dysphoric males who didn’t have surgeries.
Females showed a similar gap, with 22.9 percent those undergoing surgeries experiencing depression compared with 14.6 percent among those without surgery.
The study found that males who underwent surgery to appear more like women were particularly at risk of becoming drug abusers.
Interestingly, the study did not conclude that transgender surgeries should not be performed, but instead asserted that the solution was to provide mental health care post-operation.
“Gender-affirming surgery, while beneficial in affirming gender identity, is associated with increased risk of mental health issues, underscoring the need for ongoing, gender-sensitive mental health support for transgender individuals’ post-surgery,” said the study.
Surgeries typically considered “gender-affirming care” include mastectomies—breast removal, phalloplasty—the construction of a false penis using graft tissue from another body part, and vaginoplasty—the surgical removal of a penis and the creation of an opening made to simulate female genitals.
The study did not consider the effects of transgender surgeries on minors.
Proponents of gender ideology often argue that transgender surgeries are medically necessary because the gender dysphoric patient could commit suicide if the surgeries are not performed. This study, and others, suggest that the opposite is true and that these surgeries actually significantly increase the risk of suicide.
Another recent study from the University of Texas found that “individuals who underwent gender-affirming surgery had a 12.12-fold higher suicide attempt risk than those who did not.”
Easy fix. Make everyone who works in this field carry insurance that covers any adverse outcomes from the treatment with no limits of rewards for emotional distress. Watch how fast they fold.
They made their beds let them lie in them or the can sue the Drs and the supporters.
There’s another study that’s been around for some time now that found that years after the surgery these poor souls still have a 30% higher suicide rate than their non-dysphoric peers. Not only that but most surgeries and the drug treatment (puberty blockers, et al) usually reduce or eliminate climax sensations – forever. A person would have to be crazy to put themselves through this…. and parents, allowing their children to have this done are ……
The LGBT Queers don’t care about me , and I don’t care about them .
I have no sympathy for them whatsoever .
They can all go to hell for all I care .
They have pushed it all way too far .
Time for a change .
It’s a case of MENTAL ILLNESS…nothing more. These guys who change (abra cadabra) into “girls” still have prostates. How many girls have prostates????
Ummm errrrr , Yep, I might find having ’em cut off to be depressing….
This is the goal of government. A confused uneducated public is easier to control. Exactly why they want to shift the population to non natives.
Sadly, the evidence has been in for many years. Predatory parents, misguided teachers, and opportunistic politicians are sacrificing healthy children.
They need mental health care not surgeries
“Mental health support” and “affirmation ” used to be a trip behind the back stop with half the ball team and a short lesson on Rodney King. It generally cleared up the “disphoria” after the bruises healed.
Stop the legal protections given to those who perform these surgeries and medical procedures and watch how fast they stop!