Chapter 1: Understanding Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria

In light of last week's significant ruling by the UK's High Court, which determined that minors under 16 with gender dysphoria are unlikely to provide informed consent for puberty-blocking treatments, it's crucial to examine some unsettling yet essential peer-reviewed findings aimed at safeguarding children.

To clarify, this piece does not focus on childhood-onset gender dysphoria; it merely notes that a majority (60–90 percent) of children experiencing this condition become comfortable with their biological sex by adulthood and do not pursue sex reassignment. Instead, the emphasis here is on what is termed rapid-onset gender dysphoria (ROGD). For those unfamiliar with transgender issues, I highly recommend consulting Appendix Two of Charles Murray's Human Diversity (2020), which has been a primary resource for the information presented here.

ROGD was a term introduced by physician and researcher Dr. Lisa Littman from Brown University. This term emerged from her unique systematic study of 256 parental surveys, highlighting cases where children exhibited sudden onset of gender dysphoria. Dr. Littman observed an unusual trend: adolescents within the same social circles began publicly identifying as transgender on social media, in numbers far exceeding what would typically be expected.

Importantly, these adolescents had no prior history of gender dysphoria during their childhoods. Dr. Littman aimed to investigate whether many of these cases were influenced by "peer contagion"—a phenomenon where social networks shape individual behavior. Her findings were alarming, leading some activists to attempt to suppress the publication of her results in the journal PLoS ONE.

Key Findings from Dr. Littman's Research:

• None of the children met the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria during childhood.
• 48% had experienced a traumatic event before the onset of ROGD.
• 63% had one or more psychiatric or neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
• 67% of the adolescents had friends who declared themselves transgender around the same time.
• In 37% of the identified friend groups, most individuals transitioned to transgender identities.
• Coming out as LGBTIA resulted in increased popularity for individuals, with 60% of these groups mocking those not part of the community.
• 64% of parents reported being labeled "transphobic" or "bigoted" by their children, often due to disagreements over the child's self-identification or concerns about potential medical interventions.

For a comprehensive understanding, I encourage you to examine the complete list of findings in her study.

It's essential to note that ROGD predominantly affects adolescent females, despite a historical prevalence of gender dysphoria among males. The UK has operated the world's largest child and adolescent gender service (GIDS), and the gender ratio within this service has shifted increasingly towards females, rising from 52% female in 2010 to 72% by 2016, aligning with Dr. Littman's observations. Moreover, parents reported that the clinicians they encountered seemed more focused on accelerating gender affirmation and transition rather than assessing existing mental health concerns.

ROGD has yet to be formally recognized as a clinical diagnosis. In the coming years, we may witness numerous legal challenges and potentially tragic outcomes stemming from society's misguided compassion. If these findings resonate with you, please consider sharing this article. By equipping ourselves with scientific knowledge, we can better protect our children.

The first video, “Neuroimaging Studies of Transgender People: A Critical Review,” provides an in-depth examination of the neurological aspects related to transgender identity. This critical review highlights the importance of understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of gender dysphoria.

Chapter 2: The Evidence-Based Approach to Transgender Medicine

The second video, “An Evidence-Based Approach to Understanding Transgender Medicine,” explores the medical frameworks that guide the treatment of transgender individuals. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in ensuring effective and compassionate care for those experiencing gender dysphoria.