A resource for evidence-based information on transgender health issues
Understanding Sex and Gender
Scientists for the Study of Sex and Gender (SSSG) is a coalition dedicated to maintaining a vetted repository of gender-related health information.
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We believe that scientific research can help us understand ourselves, each other, and the world, while benefitting the community as a whole.​​​​
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Our goals are to:
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Publicly refute misinformation about transgender health.
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Share accurate, evidence-based information about transgender health to help shape public opinion and policy.
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Serve as a resource for journalists, policymakers, lawmakers, and legal organizations.
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As informed decisions lead to better outcomes, our focus is empowering individuals to access accurate information about transgender health and transgender people.

Debunking Misinformation
SSSG strives to combat the widespread misinformation surrounding sex and gender. We do this by providing credible resources on this site, as well as responding to inaccurate, misleading, and/or unsubstantiated information commonly used in anti-trans propaganda.
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