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> It's sort of like asking if being shorter than 6' a medical condition. Maybe not 6' but isn't dwarfism considered a medical condition? > Or if being unattra
by pb7 6y ago
> It's sort of like asking if being shorter than 6' a medical condition.
Maybe not 6' but isn't dwarfism considered a medical condition?
> Or if being unattractive is a medical condition.
Again, most cases not, but things like crooked teeth, cleft lips, acne, etc that could be left alone but are frequently treated because they reduce quality of life are considered medical conditions.
I buy the argument that "medical condition" can carry heavy negative connotations, especially for minority populations, but still believe anything that requires medical intervention (like hormone therapy but especially reassignment surgery) qualifies. We should just attack the stigma.
- zug_zug 6y ago>> I buy the argument that "medical condition" can carry heavy negative connotations, especially for minority populations, but still believe anything that requires medical intervention (like hormone therapy but especially reassignment surgery) qualifies. Yeah I mean my point is it's mostly just semantics and lines in the sand. But semantics matter emotionally. The important thing if you want to research the hypothesis that xenoestrogens can cause trans is just to not offend people along the way. If phrased right I think both left and right can get behind the sentiment that chemical pollution potentially influencing gender identity is something worth investigating.
- pseudalopex 6y agoDwarfism is a symptom of conditions like growth hormone deficiency. Cleft lip can have complications. Most people don't think of cosmetic conditions when they say medical conditions. Gender dysphoria is considered a medical condition. But people can be trans without it.