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"Studies *already* exist on the effects of cyproterone acetate on humans. Cyproterone acetate is used in the treatment of prostrate cancer. No studies exist that indicate that these men are at a greater risk of gender identity disorder or are suddenly overwhelmed with the urge to wear women's bras, panties and garter belts. Cyproterone acetate is also used in birth control pills for women to reduce excessive body hair growth and does not result in an increased risk of gender confusion or lesbianism."

However, the effect of many drugs is completely different on the fetus than on adult humans. A good example is thalidomide. For adult humans, thalidomide was a 'safe' drug (safe in that it could have therapeutic effects at doses that were below the toxic level). However, when thalidomide was administered to pregnant women, the babies were born with phocomelia, under-developed or missing limbs.

Another example: ethyl alcohol. Many people will enjoy one beer or glass of wine every day, and perhaps even get some beneficial effect on their cardiovascular system and quite possibly some protection against cancer (of course, excessive drinking is bad for the health). However, alcohol consumption by pregnant women is linked to fetal alcohol syndrome.

The point is some drugs are very useful for treating adults, but it very dangerous to a developing fetus. Also, the danger to the fetus will depend upon at point in the gestation period the drug is administered.

You can "what if" all day long. The fact is, you have not provided one scientific study that supports any claim that TS/TG in individuals that test normal for XX, XY chromosomes can be traced to any biological or physiological cause. Not one. The known side effects for the drugs you discuss don't even relate to TS/TG. You are blowing smoke. I'm not buying what you are pedaling here today. I doubt anyone else here is either. I suspect you may be trying to convince yourself more than the rest of us. So be it.