I didn't mean to make this about transgender medicine. The evidence is pretty strong that hormone treatment improves wellbeing for transgender patients[1], and of course, they can always stop it if it doesn't. The fact that very few do is a good indicator of satisfaction overall. There is a very strong bias towards safety in the practice of transgender medicine.
I can also personally attest that transgender medicine has vastly improved my life. The changes in appearance reduce awkward interactions (I presented female almost always even before transitioning). The mental changes have all been positive and left me feeling much more in control of myself and my life.
There is a lot more science to be done and things to be discovered especially when it comes to brain impacts. Transgender medicine is a new field where there is much to be discovered. It's still a super important thing I'm glad exists.
In any case, I was using it as an example where these brain interactions become super visible and complicated, not trying to debate it directly.
I can also personally attest that transgender medicine has vastly improved my life. The changes in appearance reduce awkward interactions (I presented female almost always even before transitioning). The mental changes have all been positive and left me feeling much more in control of myself and my life.
There is a lot more science to be done and things to be discovered especially when it comes to brain impacts. Transgender medicine is a new field where there is much to be discovered. It's still a super important thing I'm glad exists.
In any case, I was using it as an example where these brain interactions become super visible and complicated, not trying to debate it directly.
[1] (simply the first thing I found googling) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-006-0002-3