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A particular concern raised involves hormonal treatments' implications for aging and cognition. It is noted that women typically do not consider the desire to have children until their late 30s or beyond, meaning significant reproductive decisions are often postponed until after irreversible procedures. Similarly, there are worries about early-onset dementia or other age-related health issues stemming from hormonal treatments administered in middle age.
This timeline lag raises questions about whether individuals fully understand or are adequately informed of the long-term risks associated with medical transition, especially since these outcomes are often only observable decades after the procedure.