Table 2. Etiologies of regret as seen in our survey.

Regret type	Reason cited by surgeon	N	%
–	Reason unknown or no response	16	25.8
True gender-related regret	Change in gender identity	22	35.5
	Misdiagnosis	4	6.5
	Total	26	41.9
Social regret	Fear for safety due to societal judgment	1	1.6
	Difficulty in marriage or romantic/sexual relationships	7	11.3
	Rejection or alienation from family, emotional, or social supports	9	14.5
	Problems associated with employment or professional life	1	1.6
	Spiritual or religious conflict or pressure	5	8.1
	Total	23	37.1
Medical regret	Concern for health	1	1.6
	Complications due to surgery	1	1.6
	Change in sexual response	1	1.6
	Desired pregnancy	1	1.6
	Missed their natal genitals	1	1.6
	Total	5	8.1

Totals exceed 100 as respondents could select multiple options.