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The so -called “Surgery of Sex Confirming” could lead to a potentially dangerous Mental health effectsa new study discovered.
Transgender individuals face “enhanced psychological distress”, including depression, anxiety and suicidal idea, “partly due to the stigma and lack of gender certificate,” as stated in the study, published in The Journal of Sexus Medicine.
Researchers at the University of Texas intended to determine the influences of mental health of transgender people who were undergoing “Surgery of gender certificate. “
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The study focused on 107,583 patients 18 years and older with gender dysforia, some undergoing surgery and others who did not.
“Surgery that confirms the gender” could lead to the dangerous effects of mental health, a new study revealed. (East)
They found that the rates of depression, anxiety, suicide ideas and disorders of the use of the “significantly greater” substances were among those undergoing surgery, estimated two years later.
Males with surgery had Depression rates of 25% compared to males without surgery (11.5%). Anxiety rates among this group were 12.8% compared to 2.6%.
Depression, anxiety, suicidal idea and disorders of use of substances were “significantly higher” among those undergoing surgery.
The same differences were observed among women, because those with surgery had 22.9% of the depression rate compared to 14.6% in the non -hyge group.
The females undergoing surgery also had Anxiety rates of 10.5% compared to 7.1% without surgery.
The study focused on 107,583 patients 18 years and older with gender dysforia, some undergoing surgery and others who did not. (East)
Operations that aimed to “feminine individuals” showed “particularly high” depression rates and drug abuse Two years after the procedures, the study showed.
“The findings suggest the need for gender sensitive support for mental health after surgery to confirm gender to resolve post leading psychological risks,” researchers wrote.
‘Not the drug-alllo’
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author based in Manhattan, said the findings of studies highlight “often overlooked” psychological risks that follow the surgery that confirms the gender.
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“Although these operations can be crucial in helping individuals to reconcile their physical appearance with their gender identity, they are not treatment for the challenges of mental health that many transgender individuals face,” Alpert said, who was not involved in the studio, for Fox News Digital.
“These findings suggest that the surgery itself does not remove the complex psychological loads arising from social stigma and personal struggles with identity,” he continued.
“In fact, taking a scalpel for the treatment of psychological disorder can sometimes lead to more problems, because the results of the study clarify.”
“This is not about politics and ideology-it is about health, longevity and ensuring that people do not undergo drastic actions that change their lives just to regret them.” (East)
Florida Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brett Osborn, who was also not part of the study, agreed that “Operation was not a guarantee of happiness”.
“They often tell us that the surgery of gender confirmation is crucial to alleviate the gender dysphoria-but what happens when the euphoria fades?” He said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“The key question remains: whether the operation that causes trouble or existing existing Questions of mental health Drive people to him? Correlation or causal -a matter of effect? No one knows. “
Potential causes of gender dysphoria
Study 2022 showed that about 1.4 million adults are identified as a transgender person, and about 0.6% of all adult Americans experience their gender dysphoria.
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“Dramatic trend of ascending dysphoria among Young In recent years, he should ask serious questions about the role of cultural and social influences, “Alpert said.
“Although increased consciousness has made it easier for some children to express their struggles, we cannot neglect the possibility of social infection, along with peer influence and social media, can contribute to this increase.”
One doctor also warned of the therapy of the sex hormone – “We are talking about irreversible changes that require lifelong control.” (Adobe Stock)
Both experts are warning of a hurry to surgery or other irreversible decisions.
Teens who are treated with gender dysphoria should “be properly supported and treated with compassion” without pressure to create “life” medical decisionsAdvised the Alpert.
“You do not amputate the UD because of temporary pain and certainly do not permanently not change your body without exhausting any other option first.”
Osborn also emphasized the need for comprehensive psychological estimates, especially for those with existing mental health challenges. Support mental health, Modification of lifestyle And the counseling should have an advantage before surgery, not after, he said.
“You do not amputate the UD because of temporary pain and certainly do not permanently not change your body without exhausting any other option first,” he said.
Doctors emphasized the need for comprehensive psychological estimates, especially for those with existing mental health challenges. (East)
Osborn expressed the same caution about hormone therapy – “We are talking about irreversible changes that require lifelong management.”
“This is not about politics and ideology – but Health, longevityAnd ensuring that people do not undergo drastic, life actions just to regret them, “he said.
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“This is said, to a great extent, the burden is on American doctors who have laid the oath not to do the damage first.”
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