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
How Many Trans* Youth Retransition? Far Fewer Than You Think (73)
If you’ve ever wondered, “What if they change their mind?”—you’re not alone. This episode breaks down the newest data on how often trans youth stop hormone therapy and retransition to a cisgender identity.
We walk through a 2025 study of over 1,000 adolescents and explore what it really tells us—about numbers, nuance, and how we think about gender-affirming care.
📚 Citation:
Boskey ER, Scheffey KL, Pilcher S, et al. A Retrospective Cohort Study of Transgender Adolescents' Gender-Affirming Hormone Discontinuation. J Adolesc Health. 2025;76(4):584–591. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.11.002
Olson KR, Durwood L, Horton R, Gallagher NM, Devor A. Gender Identity 5 Years After Social Transition. Pediatrics. 2022;150(2):e2021056082. doi:10.1542/peds.2021-056082
van der Loos MATC, Hannema SE, Klink DT, den Heijer M, Wiepjes CM. Continuation of gender-affirming hormones in transgender people starting puberty suppression in adolescence: a cohort study in the Netherlands. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2022;6(12):869-875. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(22)00254-1
Roberts CM, Klein DA, Adirim TA, Schvey NA, Hisle-Gorman E. Continuation of Gender-affirming Hormones Among Transgender Adolescents and Adults. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022;107(9):e3937-e3943. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgac251
Gupta P, Patterson BC, Chu L, et al. Adherence to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Adolescents and Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(11):e1236-e1244. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgad306
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