{
  "id": 20180640,
  "title": "People Who Got Hormone Therapy as Teenagers End Up With a Lower Regret Rate Years Later Than Knee Replacement Surgery, Research Finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/people-who-got-hormone-therapy-as-teenagers-end-up-with-a-lower",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-15T13:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/future-society/hormone-therapy-transgender-care-research"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that teenagers who receive hormone therapy (HRT) for gender affirmation have an exceptionally low rate of regret years later, significantly lower than commonly performed surgeries like knee replacements. Researchers followed 372 transgender and gender-diverse individuals who underwent HRT, finding that nearly 97% of those surveyed expressed no regrets five years after beginning treatment. Only 2.7% of participants reported regret, with seven citing harm from the therapy. This regret rate is lower than the 10-20% observed in knee replacement surgery and even lower than the 5% reported for hip replacements. The findings contrast with right-wing claims of high regret rates among detransitioners, reinforcing the notion that gender-affirming care, including HRT, is overwhelmingly beneficial for trans youth. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Scott Leibowitz highlighted the study's significance, emphasizing the importance of individualized care decisions made with medical professionals rather than influenced by political rhetoric.",
  "summary": "\"These decisions should be reserved for the doctor's office, and not with the politicians.\" The post People Who Got Hormone Therapy as Teenagers End Up With a Lower Regret Rate Years Later Than Knee Replacement Surgery, Research Finds appeared first on Futurism .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}