The Trump administration has instructed the NIH to research the 'regret' surrounding gender-affirming care for transgender individuals. This focus on regret comes despite numerous studies indicating that only a small percentage of individuals who transition experience regret. Critics warn that the language used, such as ‘chemical and surgical mutilation,’ misrepresents medical care and may worsen stigma against the trans community. Experts emphasize that politically motivated research directives could hinder scientific integrity and produce biased outcomes that do not reflect the experiences of the trans population.
According to NIH employees, the White House has directed the health agency to study ‘regret’ after a person undergoes gender-affirming care.
Harry Barbee stated that the phrase ‘chemical and surgical mutilation’ is scientifically unsound and will provoke fear and stigma among the trans community.
The proposed study could create ‘a distorted research ecosystem where only politically favorable findings are permitted to exist.’
The directive to study ‘regret’ over transitioning has surfaced amidst a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders signed by Donald Trump.
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