Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician invites healthcare providers into a compassionate conversation about gender inclusivity. Hosted by Dr. Shannon Panszi, a retired Ob/Gyn and seasoned gender advocate, this podcast draws on over a decade of experience to bridge the gap between medical practice and the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients. Each episode combines insightful knowledge with practical advice, illustrating how providers can enhance their care by recognizing and challenging their own assumptions.
Join us as we explore a range of topics, from medical issues to broader societal themes, all designed to help you improve the care you deliver—not just for transgender and nonbinary patients, but for everyone. Subscribe and share to help spread awareness and foster a more inclusive healthcare environment for all!
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
A Missing Perspective: Adults Who Transitioned in Childhood
Are you prepared to treat transgender adults who transitioned before puberty?
Most conversations about transgender healthcare focus on those who transition after puberty—but what about those who transition earlier in life? The first generation of transgender people who transitioned in childhood are now adults, yet many medical providers have never considered how their experiences and healthcare needs might differ.
In this episode, we begin a critical conversation about this often-overlooked perspective. What does it mean for a patient to have lived their entire adolescent and adult life in alignment with their gender? How might their medical, social, and psychological experiences differ from those who transition later? And why is it so important for providers to understand these differences?
This episode kicks off a multi-part series exploring the unique aspects of transitioning in childhood—covering social, medical, and surgical considerations. If you want to be fully prepared to provide informed, inclusive care, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the upcoming episodes.
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