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Old 05-02-2013, 09:18   #11
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Originally Posted by mugwump View Post
I don't see this as elective. Something has to be done...the suicide rate among the transgendered is 41%. I believe that gender identity and sexual orientation are hard-wired, genetically and/or epigenetically.
I have not read any studies that support transgender linked to genetics and/or epigenetics. I would be interested if you can point me in that direction.

Mugwump -- I found a couple that I will read. Interesting. When I worked with Roche Applied Sciences I kept up a little more then I do now. Having said that, if sexual reassignment becomes standard, the same argument can be made for elective procedures noted bySacamuelas.
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