Thread: The Pros and Cons of Breathing (And Why I should just Stop)

If the concern of the topic of transexuals and SRS is for data and conclusions based soul-ly upon that data, then you are out of luck. Only a liar can tell you to your face that SRS patients post-op with aftercare have seen significant studies of quantifiable numbers that have been completed. Only emotionally, politically, religiously or otherwise biased groups and Internet persona put forth the notion that SRS has seen such testing and that the science supports their position. I like to consider myself left leaning with a penchant to dable into conservative articles from time to time. I have seen it all, claims that reassigning gender is not only completely scientifically sound but, safe and effective while reducing reported suicide numbers. And I have seen many conservative non-trans aligning groups state that they just know it doesn't work and they suggest conclusive data shines light on increasing suicide rates in post op transpeople globally. Sadly, no. To both sides of this spectrum, regardless where I lean, no. We all want a miracle fix for whatever may cause suffering in those we love. We all wish we can just ignore a problem and hope it goes away. These are the underlying phylosophical agendas of the most outspoken sides of modern media on transfolk. Neither is okay. While my heart and mind naturally lean one way, that doesn't mean the truth does and it is important we look past that bias if we truly wish the best for the transcommunity as a whole. The conservative notion that SRS causes more problems than it fixes is often cited with this study here . While the sample size isn't all that bad, the fact that this study seems to be the only one conducted with such a size is a red flag. While the conclusion is word for word as the anti-SRS media states, the problem becomes clear when they go so far as to say these results are conclusive for all transfolk who complete SRS. That is bullocks and unfounded entirely. The study does conclude that of those studied, suicide rates increased. The study doesn't suggest that these roughly 300 people represent a sample size that can be satisfactorily applied to the whole planet's ever increasing transcommunity at large. No sir, ma'am, or other. The fact remains that there are biased sides to this conversation like any other. The human race thrives on such a thing and arguments will always exist. But, the only fact-based and honest position to be held is to state that there are no fact-based positions on modern science and statistics regarding mental health of SRS patients. No way. Telling people to shut up because you think you hold the only correct CONCLUSIVE position on this topic is a dishonest scare tactic. It's wrong. If you truly love someone close to you who is experiencing gender dysphoria, you should be concerned about the ever growing market for SRS with a measly 1 study to it's name. A study that, regardless of it's sample size, has mixed to negative results on the effects of SRS and suicide rates. That's alarming. Not conclusive or representative as a whole, but the only numbers we have. My case is SRS is a remarkably understudied procedure that has recently gathered widespread support in academia and health fields. This support appears to be unfounded at large, but not necessarily misguided. There isn't an acceptable amount of research conducted to meet an honest conclusion on whether SRS is the miracle treatment or only making the problemin this case, mortality rates worse for the transpopulation.