Early Transition, Fewer Surgeries: The Overlooked Truth About Gender-Affirming Care

Early gender-affirming care can reduce the need for surgery later in life, but how many people realize this? In this episode, we uncover the overlooked truths about gender-affirming surgery, including why most surgeries in minors are actually performed on cisgender teens. If you’ve hesitated to support gender-affirming care for transgender youth, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and provide a clearer understanding of what’s really at stake.Don’t keep these insights to yourself—share this episode with someone who has questions about gender-affirming care!The study mentioned in this episode:Dai D, Charlton BM, Boskey ER, et al. Prevalence of Gender-Affirming Surgical Procedures Among Minors and Adults in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(6):e2418814. Published 2024 Jun 3.Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or send the link to a colleague or a friend who’s curious about learning more about gender. For more insights, visit engenderlove.com and join our mailing list. Don’t forget to rate or review the podcast—your support helps more people discover and learn with us.Special thanks to Indy M W for the music. Like and follow him on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your music.