A 2025 study retrospectively reviewed histopathology slides from 20 trans-identifying females (ages 16–35) who underwent “gender-affirming” gynecologic surgery following 4–63 months of testosterone therapy (mean duration 21.7 ± 17.8 months). Key findings included: A comparison group of 25 benign hysterectomy samples from females of reproductive age showed no transitional or prostatic-type metaplasia, and only 2 cases (8%) […] The post Testosterone induces distinct cellular chan...| Stats for Gender
Based on a 2019 review, genital surgery as part of medical transition is generally less common than chest surgery, with reported rates of 25–50% for transmen (natal females) and 5–10% for transwomen (natal males). These estimates come from a range of surveys and clinical reports.| Stats for Gender
In a 2025 study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation1, females taking testosterone for gender transition showed biological changes consistent with subclinical kidney stress and tubular injury after three months—including a 134% increase in a urinary marker linked to kidney inflammation (YKL-40) and an 8% rise in an inflammatory blood protein (TNF receptor-1). Although overall […] The post Testosterone use in females triggers biological signs of kidney stress and injury within just thr...| Stats for Gender
A study by Abern et al. surveyed 996 trans-identified adults and found that 50% of females reported experiencing sexual assault, compared to 37% of males. The post Trans-identified females report higher rates of sexual assault than their male counterparts. appeared first on Stats for Gender.| Stats for Gender
A 2025 study from Argentina found that 26.6% of female adults presenting for “gender-affirming hormone therapy” had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) prior to starting any hormonal treatment. PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterized by irregular periods, excess male hormone levels, and cysts on the ovaries. This rate is 2-3 times higher than the 8-13% prevalence […] The post Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more prevalent in females seeking medical transition. appeared first on Stats...| Stats for Gender
This post originally appeared on the Sandboxx blog as History of Women in the Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps has a long and proud history that every recruit will learn about when they begin their journey to becoming a United States Marine. With the founding of the Marine Corps in 1776 it wasn’t until 1918 that women became a part of that history. Since …| Officer Candidates School Blog