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Category Archives: Science/Biology
Considering the Ethics of Discussions About the Origins of Gender
I thought I would pause in this blog series about the biology behind gender and consider the approach I have used to address the question, “Where does gender come from?” To be sure, for this series, I’ve focused on science, … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged biology, disorders of sexual development, ethics, gender, intersex, transgender, transsexual
77 Comments
Effects of Testosterone on Brain Masculinization & Behavior: Part 3 of Male Gender Identity in an Individual with Complete Androgen Insensitivity
So where were we? Oh yes, the origins of gender. Gee, I sure do like to choose the easy topics, don’t I? (What was I thinking??) In our last episode, Part 2 of this post series, we had discussed the … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged biological sex, brain masculinization, CAH, congenical adrenal hyperplasia, disorders of sexual development, external genitalia, fetal androgen exposure, fetal development, fetal gonads, gender identity, intersex, Mullerian ducts, steroidogenic pathway, transgender, transsexualism, Wolffian ducts
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What “Makes” Gender? Part 2 of Male Gender Identity in an Individual with Complete Androgen Insensitivity
Where does gender come from? I doubt that this is a question many non-trans people would pose. I mean, really, there must be a bunch of people out in the world who have a gender that is congruent with their … Continue reading
Male Gender Identity in an Individual With Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Part 1 – DNA, Genes and the Androgen Receptor
When I first saw this recent publication, Male Gender Identity in Complete Androgen Insensitivity, I thought, “Hey, this case has really interesting ramifications about gender identity. I’ll make a blog post about it!” Then, I broadcast on my blog that … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged AIS, andrdogen insensitivity syndrome, androgen receptor, CAIS, gender identity, steroid receptors
18 Comments
Part 2 – Sex Steroids, Estrogen Blockers and What’s in Your Bones
In our last episode, Robin had entered the Bat Cave unannounced and unwittingly walked in while Batman was giving himself his bi-weekly injection of testosterone cypionate. Robin stopped dead in his tracks and stood staring. Batman glanced up and, without … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged aromatase inhibitors, bone, estrogen, estrogen blockers, ftm, GnRH analogs, SERMs, sex steroids, testosterone, trans man, transgender, transsexual
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Sex Steroids, Estrogen Blockers and What’s In Your Bones – Part 1
I’m thinking that maybe I should take a class on how to write better titles for posts. I guess I was looking for some continuity from the previous posts on biology. If only I had not been trying to make … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged aromatase inhibitors, estrogen blockers, ftm, GnRH analogs, SERMs, trans man, transgender, transsexual
7 Comments
Part 2 of: Beards, Baldness and What’s in Your Pants
Following several emails and comments to my previous blog on hair growth (and *other* growth), I thought I would provide a few NSFAQS (not so frequently asked questions): Q. If a trans guy goes on testosterone hormone replacement therapy, will … Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged baldness, DHT, ftm, testosterone, trans man, transgender, transsexual
3 Comments
Beards, Baldness and What’s in Your Pants
What do hair growth and hair loss have in common with genital growth? More than you might think. Continue reading
Posted in Science/Biology
Tagged baldness, DHT, finasteride, ftm, hair growth, intersex, testosterone, trangender, trans man, transman, transsexual
14 Comments
