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0) I have a bit of time this evening, so here is how the HPG axis works. There are a lot of acronyms, so I’m dropping an image of the HPG axis here, but it basically makes a loop of H to P to G and back to H, keeping everything in balance. (I’m just focusing on puberty here) 
0.5) Also, I’m calling it a night, so I can’t respond immediately. I hope I’ve worded everything respectfully and appropriately.
If you are here to attack trans people, you can set that aside and read, choose kindness, or move along.
#BWithTheT #LGBWithTheT #protecttranskids
If you are here to attack trans people, you can set that aside and read, choose kindness, or move along.
#BWithTheT #LGBWithTheT #protecttranskids
1) The hypothalamus (a part of the brain just north of the pituitary) has a group of cells with estrogen receptors, and as long as estrogen/testosterone isn’t present, release Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH).
I’m a lesbian with many masc traits - I was exactly the sort of queer teen that @jk_rowling says she’s worried about.
I support trans folks (incl kids & teens) getting the options & support THEY SAY THEY NEED.
Please listen, uplift and signal boost those with lived experience
I support trans folks (incl kids & teens) getting the options & support THEY SAY THEY NEED.
Please listen, uplift and signal boost those with lived experience
There are better ways to solve the various problems being centred by transphobic “gender critical” people (NB: the latter is a rebranding like “alt-right”). Wanna reduce homophobia? Fund the work!
The alternative is literally death.
Suicide rates amongst trans teens are awful.
The alternative is literally death.
Suicide rates amongst trans teens are awful.
I grew up in Apartheid South Africa where the government sanctioned the military doing forced sex change operations after failed conversion torture [en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avers…]
I was ripe for the kind of “pressuring” that JK says she fears.
I still say LISTEN TO TRANS FOLX
I was ripe for the kind of “pressuring” that JK says she fears.
I still say LISTEN TO TRANS FOLX
