1/ Unlike sex which is biologically determined and in a way, immutable, gender is a social construct. There are components of masculinity and femininity that have “norms” in the society that we live in.
2/ This issue is further complicated by a lack of knowledge about gender health even among medical professionals, which may lead the provider to ask questions related to the transgender identity, which may be unrelated to their current care.
3/ For instance, most of the providers (about 73%) in a study (see: bit.ly/3jqDGA9) seeking knowledge about gender affirmative care do so as to fill a community need, and about 64% do so because of the previous contact with a trans-individual.
4/ A question regarding sexual preferences is rarely if ever asked in a clinical encounter. Physicians who are “trans-friendly” if not colocalized need to be in constant touch with each other to provide coordinated care.
5/ In general, transgender individuals who have undergone gender confirming interventions do not receive quality primary medical care. What has your experience been? @HumsafarTrust @lovemattersinfo @SwastiHC @TaarasCoalition #LGBTQInclusion #ShoutoutforInclusion #PridewithHope

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