#75 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Medical Perspectives

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of gender dysphoria and transgenderism from scientific and medical perspectives, by exploring the most recent research and developments on the topic.
Are there biological factors that contribute to transgenderism? Is gender dysphoria one entity or are there different kinds of it? What is the genesis of gender dysphoria and how is it treated nowadays? Is the “affirmative model” healthy and appropriate for individuals struggling with gender dysphoria? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
References used in this episode:
- “And the Male Is Not like the Female”: Sunni Islam and Gender Nonconformity (Part 2) by Mobeen Vaid and Waheed Jensen (references for medical articles included therein)
- Time to Hit Pause on 'Pausing' Puberty in Gender-Dysphoric Youth
- Transgender Docs Warn About Gender-Affirmative Care for Youth
- Sex Change Regret
Support groups and relevant resources:
- International: Genspect, Partners for Ethical Care, Parents of ROGD Kids, Our Duty, Gender Identity Challenge Scandinavia (GENID)
- USA: 4thWaveNow, Child and Parental Rights Campaign
- UK: Bayswater Support Group, Transgender Trend, Safe School Alliance UK, Fair Play for Women
- Canada: Canadian Gender Report, Detrans Canada
Detrans support groups: Reddit detrans server, Post Trans, Detrans Voices, Lost in Transition, Pique Resilience Project

Chapters

1. #75 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Medical Perspectives (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:39)

3. On Brain Structure Research and Transgenderism (00:02:27)

4. On the History and Recent Developments of Transgenderism (00:15:56)

5. On the Types of Gender Dysphoria (00:27:54)

6. On Medical Treatments and Side Effects (01:00:38)

7. On the Aftermath and Current Developments (01:28:11)

8. Reflections and Conclusions (01:40:36)

9. Ending Remarks (01:47:51)