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Here is an excerpt from the NCBI report I linked...

Author: TyroneIrish (20711 Posts - Joined: Oct 8, 2020)

Posted at 3:32 pm on Apr 11, 2021

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"Plain Language Summary...

Gender identity is an important issue in society, yet its causative mechanism is poorly understood. The main anatomical differences between males and females are the genitalia and the brain. This paper reviewed the literature to explore the link between genetic influences and brain development, and their impact on gender identity. Investigating these developmental mechanisms could lead to advances in the understanding of gender dysphoria, a condition whereby an individual’s gender and biological sex are mismatched. Exploring the biochemical development of the genitalia highlights the differences between males and females, notably how testosterone elicits the pathways of male development in an embryo. When research has been conducted in people with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, a condition where the testosterone receptor is mutated and faulty, and thus cannot function, gender dysphoria is observed as the body is genetically male but anatomically female. It is known that the structure of male and female brains differs; it is found that people with gender dysphoria have a brain structure more comparable to the gender to which they identify. The review of the literature suggests that there is a disparity between the brains of those who identify differently to their assigned gender at birth, highlighting a multifactorial underpinning of the gender identity. Further research is required to shed light on the molecular mechanism of this, allowing for greater education and understanding of this scientific and social phenomenon."

What is your response to this?

Replies to: "Here is an excerpt from the NCBI report I linked..."

I prefer the "kinder and gentler nation" version of the GOP. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 3:32pm 4/10/21 (30) [View All]
- If you oppose cruelty, step up and support Arkansas on this initiative. - NedoftheHill - 1:53am 4/11/21
  - You could just read up on the issues of Gender Dysphoria instead of inventing an argument - jimbasil - 2:24am 4/11/21
    - Lysenko-Jim: You could follow objective science instead of politicized faux-science [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:32am 4/11/21
      - The whole X Y chromosome is confusing to some. - Stark Raving Dad - 1:59pm 4/11/21
        Yep. The Left supports child abuse. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:31pm 4/11/21
      - How about you provide us with this “objective science” instead of - jimbasil - 11:45am 4/11/21
        Have you heard of chromosomes? Let's start there. Yes or no. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:30pm 4/11/21
- I preferred Frank Bruni when he was writing about soufflés... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 9:34pm 4/10/21
- This is a complex topic..here's some perspective from the Mayo Clinic... [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 7:49pm 4/10/21
  - The Mayo and many other institutions called what is now known as Gender Dysphoria a Mental Illness. - jimbasil - 2:27am 4/11/21
  - Mental inability to perceive reality correctly should not be treated as normal. - NedoftheHill - 1:57am 4/11/21
    - Here is an excerpt from the NCBI report I linked... - TyroneIrish - 3:32pm 4/11/21
      - Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:32pm 4/11/21
        The NCBI paper speaks to fundamental anomalies in people's brain 'structures' as potentially being - TyroneIrish - 12:05am 4/12/21
        Do you think brain anomalies that prevent perceiving reality correctly are illness? - NedoftheHill - 9:03am 4/12/21
        Sorry for the delay...I do support the treatment of GD, including physical interventions that might - TyroneIrish - 5:03pm 4/12/21
    - With all that hate, how is it you survive each day? [NT] - jimbasil - 2:28am 4/11/21
      - I do wonder that about you...withholding treatment from people for political gain. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:38am 4/11/21
  - So the diagnosis of a mental condition then. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:27pm 4/10/21
    - I'm not sure you clicked on and read the entire link...especially the "Treatment" section... - TyroneIrish - 9:04pm 4/10/21
      - Thanks Tyrone. Not trying to simply like/dislike - Stark Raving Dad - 9:56pm 4/10/21
        I share your concern...no one enjoys dealing with this, but as I believe you're saying, it is a - TyroneIrish - 10:52pm 4/10/21
  - This is a good read. The author grew up on the next block. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 8:25pm 4/10/21
- We got to this point through its predictable progression.................... - ELP - 7:28pm 4/10/21
- Hey Connor. In a shocking turn of events we'll disagree on this! - Stark Raving Dad - 6:18pm 4/10/21
  - But, is a legislative body better positioned to make medical/life decisions? - conorlarkin - 6:30pm 4/10/21
    - But politically charged folks who don't believe in science are on the other end of this too. - Stark Raving Dad - 6:55pm 4/10/21
      - Not really. They are called “parents.” - conorlarkin - 7:59pm 4/10/21
        What kind of shaming are you talking about?...other than your usual shame-oriented posts [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:34pm 4/11/21
        
        I don't believe that any parent would legitimately entertain or encourage. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:25pm 4/10/21