Undercurrents Chloe Cole: Is this the end of trans movement?
Jan 17, 2025
Chloe Cole, a detransitioned activist and former medical transition advocate, shares her powerful journey from transition to detransition. She candidly discusses the emotional and medical challenges she faced during her transition at a young age. The conversation explores the need for better care guidelines and children's rights in making informed health decisions. Chloe also delves into shifts in societal views on gender identity, emphasizing the importance of compassionate discourse and community support for those navigating detransition.
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Chloe Cole's Detransition
- Chloe Cole began medically transitioning at 13, undergoing procedures like puberty blockers and a double mastectomy.
- By 16, she detransitioned, realizing her identity as a woman and advocating for children's bodily autonomy.
Lack of Detransition Care
- When Chloe Cole expressed regrets, doctors dismissed her concerns, suggesting she might be non-binary instead.
- There's a lack of standard care and guidelines for detransitioners, highlighting systemic gaps in addressing their needs.
Long-Term Effects Unknown
- The long-term effects of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries remain largely unknown.
- Chloe Cole is uncertain about her future health and fertility, emphasizing the experimental nature of these treatments.
