Articles of interest to transsexuals are:

The Zhou files are copyrighted by the Endocrine Society, and not generally available to the public. The full text of the Original research is at http://www.symposion.com/ijt/ijtc0106.htm, and is reprinted with permission. The link to the abstract for the latest Zhou research is http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/5/2034, and contains the basic information on the research.

"Sex Differences in Androgen Receptors of the Human Mamillary Bodies Are Related to Endocrine Status Rather Than to Sexual Orientation or Transsexuality"

"Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females"

"Gender Assignment and Reassignment in 46,XY Pseudohermaphroditism and Related Conditions" Free full-text article, related to intersexuals.

"In Vivo Effects of Sex Steroids on Lymphocyte Responsiveness and Immunoglobulin Levels in Humans"

"Effects of Sex Steroids on Plasma Total Homocysteine Levels: A Study in Transsexual Males and Females"

"Reversal of the Sex Difference in Serum Leptin Levels upon Cross-Sex Hormone Administration in Transsexuals"

"Breast Tissues in Transsexual Women–A Nonprostatic Source of Androgen Up-Regulated Production of Prostate-Specific Antigen"

"Cardiovascular Actions of Estrogens in Men." This is full-text, and not an abstract.

"Long-Term Testosterone Administration Increases Visceral Fat in Female to Male Transsexuals"

Updated October 20, 2007