Despite what all of us as authors write in our stories, hormones takes a long time to kick in. And those pesky mail..., male hormones are still running wild too. I'm not trying to be crass but how many "men" are going to take female hormones and male blockers to "maybe" escape a virus which I believe has a kill rate of one in every twenty to forty? Even less if all those previous carriers are found who show no symptoms at all.
"Sir, we have a treatment which may or may not work. We are willing to give it the old college try."
Him, "Are there any side effects?"
"Um, possible blood clotting, heart attack, loss of hair, muscle loss, thin skin."
Him. "That's it?"
"Welllll, we don't think your water weasel will really fall off. None of the stories have been confirmed. It usually shrinks up to a forth or less it's normal size. Sex will no longer be possible."
Him. "Don't think! Fall off! No sex? No thanks, I'll take my chances with that virus."
hugs people
Barb

I wonder if there were a study of trans women who are on hormones would it show that they are faring as well as genetic women?

What the hypothesis fails to take in account is the possibility that testosterone levels also may have an effect on how the virus works. I saw nothing in the article that said anything about suppressing testosterone.

Well, if they are right, then I'm ahead of the game. ;o)