tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808456300359249763.post6759685856568401722..comments2024-01-21T18:25:54.828+00:00Comments on TRANS-SCRIBE: Canada's New Blood Policy TransphobicAmy Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402476300192259841noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808456300359249763.post-29597187464488747772016-06-24T17:54:54.355+01:002016-06-24T17:54:54.355+01:00The test for anaemia is different for "men&qu...The test for anaemia is different for "men" and "women" because people with testosterone in their blood have a higher haemoglobin value. This is the only part that matters, and it is fair to ask a trans-person if they have testosterone or oestrogen in their blood. The first time I gave blood after transition there was a lot of explanation and checking, but at the end the doctor came to me quietly and said "Next time you come, you are a woman - you don't need to explain anything".MaryXYXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583441876231972774noreply@blogger.com