Key Findings

• 11 low-quality studies included
• No prospective longitudinal studies exist
• No mental health differences found for socially transitioned children
• Mixed evidence for adolescents
• One study found higher GD persistence for socially transitioned children
• Social transition becoming more common prior to assessment

Abstract

Systematic review assessing outcomes of social transition for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.

Summary

This review found that evidence on social transition outcomes is very limited, with no prospective studies. Some evidence suggests social transition may increase persistence of gender dysphoria in children.

Conclusion

Evidence on social transition outcomes is limited and low-quality, with no prospective longitudinal studies. Some evidence suggests social transition may increase persistence of gender dysphoria in children.