Serious medical risks

Side effects of puberty blockers and hormone treatments

Puberty blockers

The myths that pubertal blocking agents are harmless are old hypotheses before studies and follow-ups were published. Risk of permanent impairment of sexual function, including fertility and no development of orgasm. Irreversible effects on bone density (osteoporosis, e.g. chronic spinal problems, effects on ribs) and negative impact on neuropsychological functioning (reduced IQ to about 8 points, due to cessation of brain development) were noted.

There are no long-term studies showing the safety or effectiveness of puberty blockers, meaning this treatment is experimental. An analysis of research data on the effects of puberty blockers on children found that psychiatric problems (suicidal thoughts, self-harm, anxiety, gender incongruence – that is, dissatisfaction with some gender aspects of their body characteristics) increased in girls after treatment with puberty blockers.

Regardless of the medical findings in recent research, treatment with puberty blockers is unethical, as puberty blockers 100% consolidate gender dysphoria in treated children, who would otherwise grow into ‘normal’ adults.

See also the reports: Het transgenderprotocol (with English Subs)

Trans men (women)

Testosterone

The long-term effects of testosterone are largely unknown, but it is certain that they involve serious risks. The following can certainly be said:

• Increased mortality risk
• Progressive bone density loss (14% develops osteoporosis, 22% develops osteopenia)
• Vaginal tissue atrophy and urinary complications (87%)
• Hysterectomy/oophorectomy (removal of the womb and ovaries) typically required after 3-5 years of treatment due to chronical problems
• Chronic pelvic and genital pain and permanent infertility
• Ovarian cysts and endometrial complications
• Metabolic disruption and weight gain and appetite changes
• Significant mood and emotional changes
• Severe liver complications
• Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) (94%) and sexual dysfunction (53%)
• Anorectal symptoms (45%)
• Risk of heart failure increases by 300% (This is four times the risk in women, or twice the risk in men)
• Studies also suggest that in women, higher endogenous testosterone levels correlate with insulin resistance and the development of diabetes, and studies suggest that administering testosterone as a medication may increase the risk of diabetes.
• Clitoral growth can cause pain and numbness
• Some reports suggest that increased muscle mass on a female frame may lead to thoracic outlet syndrome
• Acne that is severe enough to require treatment
• Male pattern baldness with genetic predisposition
• Changes in voice, bone structure, hair distribution and genitalia are permanent, even if the use of the hormone is stopped

Post-Surgical Complications (Following Hysterectomy and Phalloplasty)

• Organ prolapses (up to 4%)
• Urinary incontinence (up to 50%) and chronic urinary tract symptoms (up to 37%)
• Sexual dysfunction (up to 54%)
• No orgasm (studies are very flawed and present distorted data due to bad methodology)
  

How “Gender Medicine” is Destroying Female Bodies
Stella O’Malley and Sasha Ayad in conversation with Elaine Miller

Trans women (men)

Estrogen

• Increased mortality risk
• Insulin resistance (33% of patients) with elevated diabetes risk
• Increased cancer risk, particularly breast and liver, meningioma (brain membrane tumor), and liver damage
• 26x more chance to get testicular cancer (1 in 100 patients)
• Significant weight gain and body fat redistribution
• Thrombosis (5% of transwomen, 22x higher than cis men)
• Cardiovascular complications, death rate 2.6x higher 12
• Severe muscle mass reduction
• Permanent infertility (very common)
• Sexual function changes, impotence
• Progressive bone density loss

Using progesterone with oestrogen does not make it safe!
See also: Estrogen is really bad for men

Post-Surgical Complications (Following Vaginoplasty)

• Organ prolapses (up to 7.5%)
• Urinary incontinence (up to 15%)
• Chronic urinary tract symptoms (up to 20%)
• Death caused by infections, death rate 9x higher
• Sexual dysfunction (up to 75%)
• No orgasm (studies are incredible flawed and present distorted numbers due to bad methodology)