The Plasticity of Sex: The Molecular Biology and Clinical Features of Genomic Sex, Gender Identity and Sexual Behavior provides a comprehensive view on the development of human sexuality. As there has been a crescendo of interest over the past several decades about the nature and diversity of human sexuality, this reference brings the evidence-based research into one place. The emergence of issues surrounding gender identity, genital ambivalence and the transition from one sex to another is striking, with the public and treating physicians alike clamoring for an evidence-based, comprehensive treatment of human sexuality and all its variations.
This is a must-have reference for biomedical researchers in endocrinology, neuroscience, development biology, medical students, residents, and practicing physicians from all medical areas.
Winner of the 2021 PROSE Award in Biomedicine from the Association of American Publishers!
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Table of Contents
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