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- Lower doses of cyproterone acetate may be similarly effective for blocking testosterone, with a lower risk of adverse effects
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Monthly Archives: December 2019
More on the relationship between hormone therapy and migraine in trans people
I’ve previously written about how feminizing or masculinizing hormone therapy can affect migraines in trans people with this condition. It’s something I’ve experienced myself: as a child, I had frequent migraines with severe pain, nausea, and sensory sensitivity, which almost … Continue reading
The anti-trans lie of “just autistic”
When it comes to media coverage of transgender topics, the Daily Mail reliably provides stark examples of what not to do. Fresh on the heels of a non-story about one person’s claims that numerous unnamed individuals regret their transitions but … Continue reading
Recent progress in height management for trans adolescents
The widespread adoption of puberty-blocking medications for transgender youth has been life-changing, for the first time allowing trans people who are aware of their gender at a young age to avoid the need to reverse the unwanted and damaging changes … Continue reading
Quantifying changes to hair and skin from HRT
Hair is one of the most common areas of concern during transition: hair length, facial hair, and body hair are often important aspects of desired self-image for trans people, and these visible features are seen by others as strong signifiers … Continue reading
Burger allegedly containing “44mg of estrogen” is too good to be true
In 2016, Brough et al. published the results of several studies examining a particular interaction between environmentally friendly behaviors and self-perception of one’s masculinity or femininity. Previous findings consistently reported that men are less likely than women to make eco-friendly … Continue reading