health
February 7, 2026
Finally, justice for detransitioners
The text of the Hippocratic Oath has changed over the years. It is often abbreviated to the famous phrase, “First, do no harm.”
TL;DR
- Fox Varian, a 22-year-old detransitioner, won a $2.4 million jury-decided case against her psychologist and surgeon.
- She sued the professionals for pressuring her into a double mastectomy in 2019.
- The jury determined that the doctors ignored underlying mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression, ADHD, and body dysmorphia.
- The medical professionals allegedly used manipulative rhetoric, including threats of suicide if Varian could not transition.
- The article argues that this case sets a legal precedent for justice in such situations and criticizes the medical field for overlooking women's health issues and causing harm through irreversible procedures.
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