Insight from Dr Helen Webberley

Are trans people just autistic? Why the claim is wrong No, trans people are not just autistic. The two can overlap, because both can involve difficulty fitting in, and some autistic people find it harder to hide who they are. But they are separate, they…

Low hormone levels on HRT: why it happens and what to do If your hormone levels are low on HRT, the cause is usually the dose, the way the medication is taken, when the blood test was done, or how your body absorbs and binds the hormone. All of these can…

How trans women's murders are recorded in crime statistics Trans women's murders are routinely undercounted in official crime statistics because most countries record homicide victims by sex assigned at birth rather than gender identity. Misclassification at…

Inclusive sex education for trans and gender-diverse students Inclusive sex education addresses puberty and reproductive health using body-based, anatomical language that does not assume gender, so that trans and gender-diverse students are not erased or…

Do we need to protect women from trans women? The claim that cis women need protection from trans women is not supported by evidence. Trans women and girls are statistically far more likely to be victims of violence, abuse, and hate than sources…

Trans people leaving the UK: exile and a hostile climate Trans people, their families, researchers, and advocates are leaving the UK in growing numbers, driven by a combination of legal restrictions, a hostile media environment, and a political culture…

Chest surgery and breastfeeding: what the evidence shows Chest surgery affects breastfeeding capacity depending on the procedure type, how much glandular tissue remains, and whether the nipple-areola complex retains its nerve supply. Some people who have…

Forced detransition: state coercion and medical reversal Forced detransition happens when a trans person is compelled to reverse or abandon their transition not by their own choice but by external pressure: state bans, insurance refusals, gatekeeping…

Biological children and fertility for trans people Trans people can and do have biological children, though the routes vary considerably depending on timing and what medical steps have been taken. Sperm can be stored before puberty blockers begin,…

Online hate against trans people is not acceptable Online hate targeting trans people is not acceptable, full stop. The same standards we apply to racist or homophobic abuse must apply to transphobic comments, whether they appear anonymously on…

D. Smith's detransition story and how it gets used D. Smith is a public detransitioner whose account has been amplified far beyond personal testimony to serve as a political argument against gender-affirming care. Detransition is real, and people who…

GP and GIC coordination: how the referral and monitoring works In theory, a GP refers to a gender identity clinic, the GIC assesses and recommends, and the GP then prescribes and monitors under a shared-care agreement. In practice, shared-care agreements are…