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Study: Hormone Therapy Cuts Suicidality in Trans Youth

1/9/2026

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A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that hormone therapy significantly reduces suicidality among transgender and gender-diverse youth.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 400 patients aged 12 to 20 at a pediatric gender health clinic, noting a decline after starting therapy.
About 75.5% showed no suicidality at both the start and end, with some participants experiencing increases due to factors unrelated to treatment.

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Story summary

A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that hormone therapy significantly reduces suicidality among transgender and gender-diverse youth.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 400 patients aged 12 to 20 at a pediatric gender health clinic, noting a decline after starting therapy.
About 75.5% showed no suicidality at both the start and end, with some participants experiencing increases due to factors unrelated to treatment.