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Category Archives: Ethics
Dissecting denialism: How transphobia’s bad science turned a Washington hospital into a battleground
Previously: Counter-realities: The practice of denialism in transphobia This summer, Pullman Regional Hospital near the Washington-Idaho border became the site of a wholly unnecessary conflict over vaginoplasty for trans women. The Washington Post reported that after surgeon Geoff Stiller sought … Continue reading
Do all trans youth on puberty blockers go on to transition?
Puberty blockers are used in the treatment of appropriately diagnosed transgender youth, who wish to avoid developing undesired secondary sex characteristics of their assigned sex but are not yet old enough to commit to the permanent changes of hormone therapy. … Continue reading
Transphobic rejection: an ineffective and dangerous “treatment”
When discussing transgender healthcare needs, I’ve previously covered the known health benefits of gender-affirming approaches such as social transition, puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries. The evidence for the efficacy of transition treatments is overwhelming, with clear improvements in dysphoric … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Family, Gender dysphoria, Outcomes of transition, Trans youth, Transgender medicine, Transphobia and prejudice
Tagged science, transphobia, youth
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“We don’t let kids get tattoos”: Trans youth treatment, ethics, and decision-making
Previously: Transgender youth fact check, Debunking hypothetical arguments about youth transition In the public conversation over the use of puberty blockers for adolescents with gender dysphoria, those who object to this treatment often express concerns about the ability of these … Continue reading
Posted in Biology of transition, Ethics, Outcomes of transition, Trans youth, Transgender medicine
Tagged HRT, medicine, puberty blockers, youth, youth transition
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What are the odds you’ll stop harassing trans kids? (Gender Analysis)
If you’ll attack a trans kid and her family solely on the basis of your own ignorance, you’re a scumbag. Continue reading