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Research Library

Curated from rhinostransresearch — peer-reviewed, journal-published evidence.


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The Science of Biological SexScience-Based MedicineReview
The Neuroanatomy of Transgender Identity: Mega-Analytic FindingsPubMedMeta-Analysis
Brain Sex in Transgender Women Is Shifted towards Gender IdentityPubMedStudy
Transsexuality Among Twins: Identity ConcordanceU of Hawaii PCSSStudy
Androgen Receptor Repeat Length Polymorphism in MtF TranssexualismPubMedStudy
Molecular Basis of Gender Dysphoria: Androgen and Estrogen Receptor InteractionPubMedStudy

💊 Better Outcomes with Gender-Affirming Care

Section titled “💊 Better Outcomes with Gender-Affirming Care”
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Mental Health Outcomes in Trans Youth Receiving Gender-Affirming CareJAMA Network OpenStudy
Pubertal Suppression for Trans Youth and Risk of Suicidal IdeationAAP PediatricsStudy
Association Between Gender-Affirming Surgeries and Mental Health OutcomesJAMA SurgeryStudy
What Does the Scholarly Research Say About Trans Well-Being?Cornell — What We KnowMeta-Review
Changes in Suicidality among Trans Adolescents Following Hormone TherapyJ. of PediatricsStudy
Effect of Cross-Sex Hormonal Treatment on Mental Health: Systematic ReviewPMCSystematic Review

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Regret After Gender-Affirmation Surgery: Systematic Review & Meta-analysisPMCMeta-Analysis
Long-Term Regret and Satisfaction Following Gender-Affirming MastectomyPubMedStudy
Detransition Rates in a Large National Gender Identity Clinic (UK)ResearchGateStudy

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Defining Desistance: Exploring Desistance in Trans Youth (Systematic Review)Liebert PubSystematic Review
Clinical Irrelevance of ‘Desistance’ Research for Trans YouthAPA PsycNetReview
Gender Identity 5 Years After Social TransitionAAP PediatricsStudy

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The Idea of Two Sexes Is Simplistic — Biologists Now Think There’s a Wider SpectrumNatureReview
Beyond Sex Differences: New Approaches for Brain Structure & FunctionPMCReview

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Prejudice, Social Stress & Mental Health in LGB PopulationsAPA PsychBullReview
Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in a Statewide Trans SampleLiebert PubStudy
Risk and Resilience Factors for TGNC Youth Mental HealthSpringerSystematic Review

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Do Clinical Data Support ‘Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria’?J. of PediatricsStudy
Sex at Birth Ratio Among Trans Adolescents in the USAAP PediatricsStudy

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Prevalence of Gender-Affirming Procedures Among Minors & Adults in the USJAMA Network OpenStudy
Young Adult Psychological Outcome After Puberty SuppressionAAP PediatricsStudy
Psychosocial Functioning in Trans Youth After 2 Years of HormonesPubMedStudy

🚻 Bathroom Bills Don’t Protect Anyone

Section titled “🚻 Bathroom Bills Don’t Protect Anyone”
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School Restroom Restrictions and Sexual Assault Risk Among Trans YouthPubMedStudy
Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Laws: Review of Safety EvidenceSpringerReview

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Strength, Power and Aerobic Capacity of Trans Athletes: Cross-Sectional StudyBJSMStudy
Trans Women Athletes and Elite Sport: Scientific ReviewCCES CanadaReview
Impact of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical PerformancePubMedStudy