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First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition (www.popsci.com)

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Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.

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[–] pack@sh.itjust.works 28 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

I don't think theres any amount of scientific study thats going to change the loud minority of people who are anti transitioning. They would look at this study and see that the brainwashing is complete, and "they" could do it to anyone, and the people studied aren't to be trusted.

The only evidence I need to support the medical consensus is to see that suicidal ideation rates are lower in people who transition that have gender dysphoria, and the handful of sad boys I knew who are now happy girls post transition.

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

You're probably right. I don't like it, but they don't care about the science.

To me though, this is a breath of fresh air because it will re-enforce the relief and other good feelings that people who transition feel and perhaps quell some of their doubts and fears. I consider that a net positive.

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Studies like this aren't useful against the minority of bigots. It is very useful to counter the shit they put out.

Studies like this give concrete facts that can be used to counter nebulous opinions in the uninformed. There will always be the bigots out there, but we need to cut down the uninformed supporters they rely on to spread their shit.