The medicalization of gender identity has become a prominent issue in society, especially among those who identify as transgender, non-binary, intersex, or questioning their gender. This trend is...
The idea of "curing" or "correcting" the body is an age-old concept that has been used to justify various forms of medical interventions, including surgeries, medications, therapies, and cosmetic...
Gender-Affirming Care and Transgender People
Transgender individuals are individuals who do not identify with their assigned birth gender and live or express themselves as another gender. They may...
Institutional and Systemic Barriers to Accessing Hormone Therapy
Hormones are essential for maintaining homeostasis in the body, regulating metabolism, and promoting growth. Endocrinology is the...
How do legal and medical discourses around hormone therapy reinforce normative understandings of gender?
The term "gender" refers to a socially constructed system of behaviors, roles, and...
Medical Ethics and Gender Fluidity
The concept of gender identity has been around for centuries, but it has only recently become an accepted part of mainstream society. With the advent of more...
How do global and national disparities in hormone therapy access reflect systemic inequalities?
The accessibility to hormone therapy for transgender people varies significantly across countries...
The practice of requiring individuals to obtain permission from a healthcare provider before starting hormone therapy for gender affirmation is known as medical gatekeeping. This process has been...
Gender identity and expression are deeply personal experiences that may vary from person to person. For some people, they feel comfortable expressing their gender as it aligns with their assigned sex...
Gender dysphoria is defined as a condition where an individual experiences discomfort with their assigned gender at birth. It can cause significant distress and impairment in daily functioning....