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On trans periods and changing sex at menopause

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MauisLeftNipple · 31/07/2022 10:26

My friend is on a women's discussion group and has been observing the education of women by some transwomen (and sending me screenshots...).

Apparently the effect of estrogen on transwomen's bodies (mood swings, bloating, cramps) is an actual period. It is the same thing as expelling menstrual fluid from your person. You can use "period" to describe any or all of these symptoms, and even doctors do so.

There are multiple types of sex including chromosomal, gametic and hormonal. And get this, when a woman goes through menopause her gametic sex changes. Wow!

Health information such as that on NHS pages re cervical cancer is actually clearer since it removed references to sex because "people with a cervix" is the correct descriptor over women. Information on men's cancers has been subject to the exact same treatment.

Anyone who disagrees with this is following their feelings and not the science. Oh yeah and they are also a t* and want trans people to die.

And there endeth your lesson....

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FionnulaTheCooler · 31/07/2022 10:34

Menopause is a natural process in women where eggs stop being released and the menstrual cycle gradually stops, it is not a change in gametal sex because sperm is not produced. I doubt many scientists would agree that women change sex at menopause.

MauisLeftNipple · 31/07/2022 10:32

I've briefly looked into the HRT dosing and it appears that people are generally prescribed a steady dose. So they can't cycle.

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CallmeMrsPricklepants · 31/07/2022 10:29

Surely period refers to the period of the cycle. Do trans women take different levels of hormone through the month to replicate the menstrual cycle? Or do they tend to have an even level?

AnneLovesGilbert · 31/07/2022 10:28

Nothing like a bit of mansplaining…

Skelligsfeathers · 31/07/2022 10:28

Excellent.
Just as long as we all know.

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