The Plasticity of Sex: The Molecular Biology and Clinical Features of Genomic Sex, Gender Identity and Sexual Behavior

ISBN-13: 9780128159682 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 500 str.

Marianne J. Legato

Recenzje

"This book provides an in-depth landscape of sexuality and gender identification from biological, physiological, and behavioral standpoints, along with practical general medical guideline considerations for caring for transgender populations. This is a tremendously comprehensive, practical, and timely monograph." --Doody

Spis treści

1. What determines biological sex? 2. Disorders of sex development 3. The sexual brain 4. The transgender individual 5. Homosexuality: the biological basis of differences in sexual orientation 6. The strong heritability of gender dysphoria 7. 5a-Reductase deficiency syndrome: the impact of androgens on gender identity and gender role 8. Biological basis of gender identity 9. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia as a model to explore gender fluidity in early life; particularly 46,XX patients with male external genitalia 10. Testosterone treatment for transgender (trans) men 11. Transgender care 12. Fertility preservation for transgender individuals 13. Breast imaging in transgender individuals 14. Protecting children with intersex traits: legal, ethical, and human rights considerations 15. Transphobic discrimination and health 16. Societal experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people 17. Implementing LGBTQ curricula into health professions education