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Cissexual Necropolitics: Citations

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Ashley, F. (2019). Gatekeeping hormone replacement therapy for transgender patients is dehumanising. Journal of Medical Ethics, 45(7), 480–482. https://doi.org/10.1136/medethics-2018-105293


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Baker, K. E., Wilson, L. M., Sharma, R., Dukhanin, V., McArthur, K., & Robinson, K. A. (2021). Hormone Therapy, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Among Transgender People: A Systematic Review. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 5(4), bvab011. https://doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvab011


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Beauchamp, T. (2019). Going Stealth: Transgender Politics and U.S. Surveillance Practices. Duke University Press.


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Beischel, W. J., Gauvin, S. E. M., & van Anders, S. M. (n.d.). “A little shiny gender breakthrough”: Community understandings of gender euphoria. International Journal of Transgender Health, 23(3), 274–294. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2021.1915223

Betsi, G., Goulia, P., Sandhu, S., & Xekouki, P. (2024). Puberty suppression in adolescents with gender dysphoria: An emerging issue with multiple implications. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 15, 1309904. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1309904


Biggs, M. (2022). Suicide by Clinic-Referred Transgender Adolescents in the United Kingdom. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(2), 685–690. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02287-7


Blacklock, C. A., Tollit, M. A., Pace, C. C., Elphinstone, B., Pang, K. C., & Buzwell, S. (2024). The Gender Euphoria Scale (GES): A protocol for developing and validating a tool to measure gender euphoria in transgender and gender diverse individuals. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1284991


Bojórquez, K. (2024, February 22). Gov. Cox calls gender-affirming care “genital mutilation.” Axios. https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/02/22/utah-governor-cox-gender-affirming-care-transgender-youth


Bragge, Ngo, Delafosse, Goldberg, Temple-Smith, & Sanci. (2024). Evidence for effective interventions for children and young people with gender dysphoria—Update | Sax Institute. Https://Www.Saxinstitute.Org.Au/. https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/resource/evidence-for-effective-interventions-for-children-and-young-people-with-gender-dysphoria-update/


Bränström, R., & Pachankis, J. E. (2020). Reduction in Mental Health Treatment Utilization Among Transgender Individuals After Gender-Affirming Surgeries: A Total Population Study. American Journal of Psychiatry, 177(8), 727–734. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2019.19010080


Brecht, A., Bos, S., Ries, L., Hübner, K., Widenka, P.-M., Winter, S. M., & Calvano, C. (2024). Analyzing body dissatisfaction and gender dysphoria in the context of minority stress among transgender adolescents. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 18(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00718-y


Brezin, F., Busiah, K., Leroy, C., Fiot, E., Bensignor, C., Amouroux, C., Caquard, M., Cartault, A., Castets, S., Delcour, C., Devernay, M., Feigerlova, E., Hoarau, M., Lebon-Labich, B., Lambert, A.-S., Rouleau, S., Trouvin, M.-A., Vautier, V., & Martinerie, L. (2024). Endocrine management of transgender adolescents: Expert consensus of the french society of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology working group. Archives de Pédiatrie. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2024.08.003


Burga, S. (2024, September 6). ‘I Don’t Feel Safe.’ Trans Texans Worry After ID Policy Change. TIME. https://time.com/7018724/transgender-texas-sex-state-id/

Campbell, T., Mann, S., van der Meulen Rodgers, Y., & Nathaniel, T. (2024). Mental Health of Transgender Youth Following Gender Identity Milestones by Level of Family Support | LGBTQIA Medicine | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network. JAMA Pediatrics, 178(12), 870–878. https://doi.org/doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.2035


Cassidy, K. (2025, February 28). Department of Homeland Security No Longer Bans Surveillance On LGBTQ+ People—GO Magazine. GoMag. https://gomag.com/article/department-of-homeland-security-no-longer-bans-surveillance-on-lgbtq-people/



Chen, D., Berona, J., Chan, Y.-M., Ehrensaft, D., Garofalo, R., Hidalgo, M. A., Rosenthal, S. M., Tishelman, A. C., & Olson-Kennedy, J. (2023). Psychosocial Functioning in Transgender Youth after 2 Years of Hormones. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(3), 240–250. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2206297


Chodzen, G., Hidalgo, M. A., Chen, D., & Garofalo, R. (2019). Minority Stress Factors Associated With Depression and Anxiety Among Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Youth. The Journal of Adolescent Health: Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 64(4), 467–471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.07.006


Clancy, K., Fuentes, A., Vansickle, C. M., & Cune-Taylor, C. (2024, February 5). Biology Is Not Binary. American Scientist. https://www.americanscientist.org/article/biology-is-not-binary


Clark, B. A., & Virani, A. (2021). This Wasn’t a Split-Second Decision”: An Empirical Ethical Analysis of Transgender Youth Capacity, Rights, and Authority to Consent to Hormone Therapy. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 18(1), 151–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-020-10086-9


Clark, K. A., Kellerman, J. K., Argiros, A. P., Phillips, K. L., Park, E. C., Cyperski, M., Pachankis, J. E., & Kleiman, E. (2024). Real-Time Exposure to Negative News Media and Suicidal Ideation Intensity Among LGBTQ+ Young Adults. JAMA Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.3133


Cohen-Kettenis, P. T., Schagen, S. E. E., Steensma, T. D., de Vries, A. L. C., & Delemarre-van de Waal, H. A. (2011). Puberty suppression in a gender-dysphoric adolescent: A 22-year follow-up. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 40(4), 843–847. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-011-9758-9


Cohen-Kettenis, P. T., & van Goozen, S. H. (1998). Pubertal delay as an aid in diagnosis and treatment of a transsexual adolescent. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 7(4), 246–248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s007870050073


Coleman, E., Bockting, W., Botzer, M., Cohen-Kettenis, P., DeCuypere, G., Feldman, J., Fraser, L., Green, J., Knudson, G., Meyer, W. J., Monstrey, S., Adler, R. K., Brown, G. R., Devor, A. H., Ehrbar, R., Ettner, R., Eyler, E., Garofalo, R., Karasic, D. H., … Zucker, K. (2012). Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7. International Journal of Transgenderism, 13(4), 165–232. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2011.700873


Coleman, E., Radix, A. E., Bouman, W. P., Brown, G. R., De Vries, A. L. C., Deutsch, M. B., Ettner, R., Fraser, L., Goodman, M., Green, J., Hancock, A. B., Johnson, T. W., Karasic, D. H., Knudson, G. A., Leibowitz, S. F., Meyer-Bahlburg, H. F. L., Monstrey, S. J., Motmans, J., Nahata, L., … Arcelus, J. (2022). Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8. International Journal of Transgender Health, 23(sup1), S1–S259. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2022.2100644


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Costa, R., Dunsford, M., Skagerberg, E., Holt, V., Carmichael, P., & Colizzi, M. (2015). Psychological Support, Puberty Suppression, and Psychosocial Functioning in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 12(11), 2206–2214. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsm.13034


Dador, D. (2025, June 12). Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closing its center for transgender youth. ABC7 Los Angeles. https://abc7.com/post/childrens-hospital-los-angeles-closing-center-transgender-youth/16735999/


Davy, Z., & Toze, M. (2018). What Is Gender Dysphoria? A Critical Systematic Narrative Review. Transgender Health, 3(1), 159–169. https://doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2018.0014


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Dawson, L., & Kates, J. (2025, March 18). Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health. KFF. https://www.kff.org/other/fact-sheet/overview-of-president-trumps-executive-actions-impacting-lgbtq-health/


Dawson, L., Pestaina, K., & Rae, J. R. (2025, March 24). New Rule Proposes Changes to ACA Coverage of Gender-Affirming Care, Potentially Increasing Costs for Consumers | KFF. https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/new-rule-proposes-changes-to-aca-coverage-of-gender-affirming-care-potentially-increasing-costs-for-consumers/

Day, D. S., Saunders, J. J., & Matorin, A. (n.d.). Gender Dysphoria and Suicidal Ideation: Clinical Observations from a Psychiatric Emergency Service. Cureus, 11(11), e6132. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.6132


Day, J. K., Fish, J. N., Perez-Brumer, A., Hatzenbuehler, M. L., & Russell, S. T. (2017). Transgender Youth Substance Use Disparities: Results From a Population-Based Sample. Journal of Adolescent Health, 61(6), 729–735.


de Vries, A. L. C., McGuire, J. K., Steensma, T. D., Wagenaar, E. C. F., Doreleijers, T. A. H., & Cohen-Kettenis, P. T. (2014). Young adult psychological outcome after puberty suppression and gender reassignment. Pediatrics, 134(4), 696–704. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-2958


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Eccles, H., Abramovich, A., Patte, K. A., Elton-Marshall, T., Racine, N., Ferro, M. A., Edwards, J., Anderson, K. K., Afifi, T. O., Geoffroy, M.-C., Kingsbury, M., & Colman, I. (2024). Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Transgender and Gender-Diverse People. JAMA Network Open, 7(10), e2436883. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.36883


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Fisher, A. D., Ristori, J., Romani, A., Cassioli, E., Mazzoli, F., Cocchetti, C., Pierdominici, M., Marconi, M., Ricca, V., Maggi, M., Vignozzi, L., & Castellini, G. (2024). Back to the Future: Is GnRHa Treatment in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents Only an Extended Evaluation Phase? The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 109(6), 1565–1579. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgad729


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