Medical gatekeeping refers to the practice of requiring individuals seeking treatment for gender dysphoria to obtain approval from healthcare professionals before receiving hormone therapy or...
There are several factors that can affect a person's ability to access hormone therapy, including institutional, legal, and cultural barriers. These obstacles can vary widely depending on geographic...
In today's society, there has been an increase in people who do not identify as either male or female. This is known as gender nonconforming individuals. Gender diversity refers to the idea that...
Medical institutions have played an essential role in shaping society's view of what is considered "normal" when it comes to human anatomy and sexuality. For centuries, doctors and other healthcare...
Medical Intervention for Intersex Children
Intersex individuals have genitals that do not fit neatly into the male/female binary, which can be a source of distress for some. Traditionally, these...
Sterilization is a controversial topic that has been surrounded by many negative connotations throughout history, especially when it comes to those who identify as transgender. Throughout time,...
Transgender individuals experience discrimination and violence at various levels due to their gender identity. In fact, they are more prone to mental health issues and violent crimes than cisgender...
How did historical medical discourse pathologize queer identities, and what lessons for contemporary bioethics, public health, and social justice can be drawn from these histories?
In the past,...
Gender-affirming care is a medical service that supports individuals who wish to transition from one gender identity to another through hormone therapy, surgery, and psychological support. While it...
Sexual development in humans is regulated by hormones produced by the gonads (testes or ovaries), which play an important role in shaping both physical appearance and behavior. It was previously...