Sex Change Regret - Helping people detransition to the gender they had at birth.
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The ‘Sex Change’ I Had 40 Years Ago Was A Scam, Not Medicine
by Walt Heyer, Federalist, March 23, 2023. This April marks 40 years since my therapist told me a “sex change” was the only answer to my persistent mental difficulties. As I learned through my painful experience, ‘gender affirming treatment’ is medical fraud and malpractice.
Genspect
Genspect is an international alliance of professionals, trans people, detransitioners, parent groups and others who seek high-quality care for gender-related distress.
Emerging as a leading organisation that offers an alternative to WPATH , Genspect offers a range of education, resources and support for anyone who has been impacted by gender dysphoria.
Increasing amount of adults who transitioned as teens choosing to detransition: study
Luka Hein and Laura Becker tells their stories of transition and detransition in this 2 minute video by Fox 32 in Chicago. Watch here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1159119
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THE JOURNEY.
You are not alone.
Up to 20% have regrets about their “sex change.” Sex change procedures are not effective, say researchers. Ten to 15 years after surgical reassignment, the suicide rate is 20 times that of comparable peers.
Regret is NOT rare. See the evidence.
Here we reach out to those considering detransitioning.
Click on the video to hear Walt tell his story in 2 minutes.
Hormones, surgery, regret:
I identified as a transgender woman for 8 years
My name is Walt Heyer and in April of 1983 I had “gender reassignment” surgery. At first I was giddy for the fresh start. But hormones and “sex change” genital surgery couldn’t solve the underlying issues driving my dysphoria.
I returned to identifying as male more than 30 years ago. I learned the truth: Hormones and surgery may alter appearances, but nothing changes the immutable fact of your sex.
I met a wonderful woman who didn’t care about the changes to my body, and we’ve been married for over 25 years. Now we help others whose lives have been derailed by sex change.
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other voices of experience.

Powerful testimony in front of the California Senate Judiciary Committee by Chloe Cole ⭐️ (@ChoooCole) former trans kid
Twitter, September 1, 2022
Walt Heyer’s story told in 2 minutes…
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THE evidence and research.
A new study looks at detransition-related needs and support
This is the first large-sample, peer-reviewed study of the experiences of individuals who identify as detransitioners.
Stunning Letter From a “Detransitioned” Woman Demanding The Medical Establishment Treat Gender Dysphoria With Science, Not Activism
Sinéad Watson is a healthcare advocate for youth experiencing gender dysphoria and an advisor for the Gender Dysphoria Alliance. She describes herself on the site as “detrans” and “detransitioned” and someone who desires to work toward “balanced, evidence-based care...
Help Not Harm
When a child is struggling, they need compassionate care – not experimental hormones and surgery.
Make an authentic life your Priority.
Get psychological help
So many people who change genders realize later that abuse in their lives contributed to their gender distress feelings. Changing genders is not the proper treatment for overcoming childhood trauma or abuse. Find someone who will address the underlying source of your distress without prescribing hormones or surgery. Avoid those who are “transgender cheerleaders” and advocate for transition.


The law is on your side
Employment law protects you as you go back. Legal identity documents can be changed back.
You may find that when you reach out to the legal resources that helped you originally that they are not willing to help you go back. No worries. We can help you find legal resources if you need some.
Take back your life
Others have. you can, too!
sex change regret.com
Giving hope to those who want help to go back.