Video: The chemistry of gender transitions

The chemistry of gender transitions (video)
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With Caitlyn Jenner's recent transition in the news, more attention is being paid to the transgender community. A big part of gender transition is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

This week, Reactions talks about the chemistry of HRT and what happens when the body undergoes major shifts in estrogen and testosterone—two very powerful hormones.

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