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Title: What is the genetic research on transsexualism?
Post by: TsGirl on Nov 21, 2022, 03:16 PM
There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the topic of transsexualism and the genetic research that has been conducted on the subject. Some people believe that transsexualism is a result of a person's genes, while others believe that it is a result of environmental factors. There is still much research to be done in this area, but there are some interesting findings that have been made so far.

Some studies have shown that there is a link between transsexualism and the X chromosome. Studies have also shown that there is a higher incidence of transsexualism in twins, which suggests that there may be a genetic component to the condition. However, not all studies have been able to replicated these findings, so the jury is still out on whether or not there is a strong genetic link to transsexualism.

There are also some environmental factors that have been linked to transsexualism. One of the most significant is the level of testosterone that a person is exposed to in utero. Studies have shown that people who are exposed to high levels of testosterone in the womb are more likely to be transsexual. This may be because testosterone affects the development of the brain in a way that makes it more likely for a person to identify as the opposite gender.

The jury is still out on what causes transsexualism, but there is some interesting research that has been conducted so far. It is possible that it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors that leads to the condition.