Outcomes of transition
Effectiveness of vaginoplasty for trans women confirmed once again in new study
Vaginoplasty for trans women, the surgical construction of a vagina and labia from penile and scrotal tissue, is a highly…
What facial changes can trans people expect from HRT?
Yes, HRT does change your facial features - and a new study has actually measured this. One of the most…
Most anti-transgender scientific claims are unsound
Critics of transition treatments, opponents of transgender identity, and other anti-trans advocates have often claimed that trans people and our…
Evidence of health benefits of medical transition: Gender dysphoria, body image, sexual functioning, and quality of life
Medical transition for the treatment of gender dysphoria, including hormonal and surgical treatment, is linked to improvements in health in…
Why the “youth transition as anti-gay conversion therapy” myth doesn’t add up
Previously: Fresh trans myths of 2017: “rapid onset gender dysphoria” When “desisters” aren’t: De-desistance in childhood and adolescent gender dysphoria…
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…
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…
Four low-cost alternatives to puberty blockers for transgender adolescents
Related: How to find doctors for HRT Myths about youth transition Ethics of treatment for trans youth Disclaimer: I am…
Depersonalization in gender dysphoria: widespread and widely unrecognized
I’m going to list some descriptions of certain feelings, and I’d like for any trans or gender-questioning readers to think…
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…