Xtra Explains: Detransition

In reality, only around three percent of trans people experience some form of regret

There are plenty of reasons why someone will detransition—a term referring to the act of reversing medical or social transition—ranging from personal circumstance to facing transphobia and a non-supportive environment, such as non-affirming parents or experiences with conversion therapy. 

But detransitioning in general has become a hot-button issue, as many self-proclaimed detransition activists advocate for restrictions of gender-affirming care, particularly for you. 

As part of our series Xtra Explains: Trans Youth, senior editor Mel Woods breaks down everything you need to know about detransition and young trans folks. 
Check out other explainers on topics like sports, puberty blockers and social contagion theory on our website, YouTube channel and TikTok. Head over here to see the sources cited in this video.

Senior editor Mel Woods is an English-speaking Vancouver-based writer, editor and audio producer and a former associate editor with HuffPost Canada. A proud prairie queer and ranch dressing expert, their work has also appeared in Vice, Slate, the Tyee, the CBC, the Globe and Mail and the Walrus.

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