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Adolescent Gender Dysphoria

• A growing number of teenage girls are appearing in gender clinics, with a significant increase in referrals of adolescent females in Western countries.
• In 2009, 41% of adolescents referred to Britain's Gender Identity Development Service were female, which increased to 69% in 2017.

Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD)

• A new pattern of behavior among adolescents, where they experience gender dysphoria suddenly, often after immersing themselves in niche websites or after similar announcements from friends.
• Dr. Lisa Littman's study suggests that ROGD may be a social phenomenon, influenced by online interactions and peer pressure.

Study Findings

• 87% of children came out as transgender after spending more time online, after "cluster outbreaks" of gender dysphoria in friend groups, or both.
• Most children who came out became more popular as a result.
• Almost two-thirds of the children had one or more diagnoses of a psychiatric or developmental disorder preceding the onset of gender dysphoria.
• Nearly half had self-harmed or experienced some trauma.

Criticisms and Controversy

• The study has attracted heavy criticism, with some accusing it of being flawed and biased.
• Dr. Littman's methodology has been questioned, particularly her reliance on online surveys and parental reports.
• The study's association with "anti-trans" websites has also been criticized.
• Brown University removed the study's press release, citing the need for further expert assessment.

Individual Experiences

• Rachel, a 21-year-old, believed she latched on to a trans identity as a way of coping with depression and sexual abuse.
• After receiving therapy, her gender dysphoria disappeared, and she realized she didn't want to medically transition.
• Her mother, Janette Miller, initially resisted her daughter's desire to transition, believing it was a misguided attempt to cope with underlying issues.Here are the study notes for the text:

Trans Parenting

• The article discusses the increasing number of teenage girls appearing in gender clinics
• The topic is relevant in the United States, as indicated by its inclusion in the print edition under the headline "Trans parenting"

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