At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life
The author shares her experience of undergoing gender-affirming care at the age of 14, which she now regrets. She describes the irreversible physical and emotional consequences of the procedures she underwent, including severe health complications. The article highlights the need for a more honest discussion about the risks associated with pediatric gender transition.
- ▪The author was prescribed testosterone shortly after her 14th birthday without exploring alternative treatments.
- ▪She underwent a double mastectomy eight months later, leading to lifelong consequences.
- ▪The author now suffers from severe urological complications due to the effects of testosterone.
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Opinion At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life Detransitioner describes irreversible damage from hormones and surgery prescribed after her 14th birthday By Claire Abernathy Fox News Published May 22, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video California Interscholastic Federation ‘to blame’ for transgender athlete controversy, Caitlyn Jenner says Former Olympian and Fox News contributor Caitlyn Jenner discusses the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports after a California track event sparked controversy on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Imagine getting put on testosterone at 14 years old because doctors convinced you that if you…
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