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Medical Update: Transgender Medicine
Medical Update: Transgender Medicine
Medical Update: Transgender Medicine
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Video Summary
In this video, Dr. Joshua Safer addresses various aspects of transgender healthcare. He explains the biological basis of gender identity and the need for comprehensive care for transgender individuals. Dr. Safer discusses medical treatment strategies, including hormone therapy and surgical options. He addresses concerns about blood clot risks associated with hormone therapy and discusses medications to mitigate these risks. Dr. Safer also highlights the importance of gender affirming surgeries, such as chest reconstruction and genital surgeries, for transgender men. He emphasizes that facial feminization surgeries are equally important for transgender women. He discusses potential health concerns related to gender affirming therapy, such as hypogonadism and osteoporosis, and emphasizes the need to ensure appropriate hormone levels and consider thrombosis risks. Dr. Safer mentions studies showing low rates of regret among transgender individuals who undergo gender affirming treatments but acknowledges the need for ongoing research. He also addresses challenges faced by transgender individuals due to restrictive laws and external forces, emphasizing the importance of protecting and supporting them. The video grants credit to Dr. Joshua Safer, Executive Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.
Keywords
transgender healthcare
gender identity
comprehensive care
hormone therapy
surgical options
gender affirming surgeries
health concerns
regret rates
restrictive laws
Dr. Joshua Safer
Mount Sinai Center
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