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What parents don’t know: Trans youth study reveals fatal flaw at the heart of “rapid-onset gender dysphoria” (ROGD) pseudo-diagnosis (1 of 3)

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Zinnia Jones

Part 1 — Part 2 — Part 3 Origin and scope of the “rapid onset gender dysphoria” (ROGD) pseudo-diagnosis of trans youth Rapid-onset gender dysphoria (ROGD) is an alleged new social phenomenon of inauthentic gender dysphoria suddenly appearing among cisgender … Continue reading →

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Twice in a million: Heather McNamara on surviving two rare CVST strokes

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Zinnia Jones

By Heather McNamara The first intelligible words I remember speaking when I woke up were “I wish I hadn’t…”  My mother answered from beside me “Wish you hadn’t what?” “I don’t know? Drank so much? Eaten so much?” “It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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AstraZeneca or not, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a complex and potentially fatal emergency. Is the world prepared?

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Zinnia Jones

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. The COVID-19 pandemic and investigations into the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots are rapidly evolving situations. This information may be superseded by later findings. This article was … Continue reading →

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Additional details on the connection between transgender HRT and migraine headache patterns

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Migraine headaches, trans people, and hormone therapy (September 2018) More on the relationship between hormone therapy and migraine in trans people (December 2019) Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. A migraine headache … Continue reading →

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Study of entire French population offers further data on cyproterone acetate and meningioma risk

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Cyproterone acetate and meningioma risk in trans women (March 2018) Update on case reports: Cyproterone acetate and meningioma in trans women (November 2018) Lower doses of cyproterone acetate may be similarly effective for blocking testosterone, with a lower risk … Continue reading →

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