This page contains summaries of the science behind the dance of genetics, hormones, and scalpel which make a transsexual. I have several written, but it’s taking time to format them for the web.

The Body

Breast Augmentation – Under, or Over the Muscle? – research by Una.

Foot Size Differences Between Women and Men – research by Una.

Hair Growth Differences for Transgender Women and Men Under the Impact of Hormones (Brief Report)

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Hormone Use – A Full Report

Skin Quality Differences for Transgender Women and Men Under the Impact of Hormones (Brief Report)

The Mind

The Transgender Brain – a comprehensive scientific review by Una.

Sleep Quality: Do Hormones Make a Difference? (Brief Report)

The Medicine

A study on the differences between dissolving estradiol under the tongue (sublingual) versus swallowing it whole. The answer surprised me.

Religion and Faith

Religion, Faith, and the Transgender Person

Transition and Quality of Life

A meta-study performed by Una to answer the question of whether hormones and SRS result in net improvements to the quality of life in transsexuals.

The elderly transgender person: issues before, during, and after transition.