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Concordance for Gender Dysphoria in Genetic Female Monozygotic (Identical) Triplets.
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Archives of Sexual Behavior . Oct2022, Vol. 51 Issue 7, p3647-3651. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The biopsychosocial etiology of gender dysphoria is poorly understood, but current thought suggests a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, environmental, and differences in brain development and physiology. Twin studies have implicated a genetic role in the formation of gender identity. Congruence for gender dysphoria is more common among monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins. We present a case of monozygotic (identical) triplets who have each transitioned from female to male under the care of a university transgender health service. Each triplet experienced gender dysphoria from childhood and has undergone transitional endocrine care and various aspects of gender-affirming surgery. Although a pure genetic or biological component cannot be attributed as a cause of their gender dysphoria with absolute certainty since the triplets were raised together, this unusual case of gender dysphoria among a set of monozygotic triplets adds support for a heritable role in gender identity formation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00040002
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Archives of Sexual Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159631585
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02409-1