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Title: More gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients
Post by: Shana A on January 03, 2012, 08:00:48 AM
Post by: Shana A on January 03, 2012, 08:00:48 AM
More gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients
By Nicole Brochu, Staff writer
5:31 p.m. EST, January 2, 2012
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-transgender-ob-gyn-20111224,0,1906147.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-transgender-ob-gyn-20111224,0,1906147.story)
Like many in his community, S.F. Makalani-MaHee spent a lifetime avoiding doctors — particularly the gynecologist, a physician who specializes on an area of the body that has always felt foreign to him.
Born a female but identifying as a man, the Fort Lauderdale community activist dreams of having surgery to complete a transition fulfilled in every other way but one: He still has a woman's genitalia. Changing that would mean going to the doctor and risking the very experiences he has long dreaded: ugly incidents that experts and studies say are all too common for the transgender community.
In an effort to improve the quality of and access to health care for what it calls "a small but substantial population," the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is urging OB/GYNs to create a more open, welcoming environment for transgender patients.
By Nicole Brochu, Staff writer
5:31 p.m. EST, January 2, 2012
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-transgender-ob-gyn-20111224,0,1906147.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-transgender-ob-gyn-20111224,0,1906147.story)
Like many in his community, S.F. Makalani-MaHee spent a lifetime avoiding doctors — particularly the gynecologist, a physician who specializes on an area of the body that has always felt foreign to him.
Born a female but identifying as a man, the Fort Lauderdale community activist dreams of having surgery to complete a transition fulfilled in every other way but one: He still has a woman's genitalia. Changing that would mean going to the doctor and risking the very experiences he has long dreaded: ugly incidents that experts and studies say are all too common for the transgender community.
In an effort to improve the quality of and access to health care for what it calls "a small but substantial population," the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is urging OB/GYNs to create a more open, welcoming environment for transgender patients.
Title: Re: More gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients
Post by: ApproachingMars on January 03, 2012, 10:32:52 AM
Post by: ApproachingMars on January 03, 2012, 10:32:52 AM
The person I go to for gynecological concerns figured me out when I had my name changed.
"Is there anything else you're going to be having changed?"
".-_.- Yes."
"One thing I've learned is that a lot of you avoid regular pelvic exams. Do you want one now?"
"... .-_.- OK."
"Is there anything else you're going to be having changed?"
".-_.- Yes."
"One thing I've learned is that a lot of you avoid regular pelvic exams. Do you want one now?"
"... .-_.- OK."
Title: Re: More gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients
Post by: Felix on January 07, 2012, 08:08:45 PM
Post by: Felix on January 07, 2012, 08:08:45 PM
I don't even feel dysphoric or avoidant about pelvic exams - I experienced pregnancy, which often kills modesty - but I've had trouble accessing care because of transphobic gynecologists. People being mean makes me not want to go in for regular checkups. It's heartening to hear that some doctors are becoming friendlier toward us.
Incidentally, I think the picture they used for the story was kind of unfortunate, in that it's really not representative of the average transgendered person.
Incidentally, I think the picture they used for the story was kind of unfortunate, in that it's really not representative of the average transgendered person.
Title: What to do when a transgender man needs his pap smear? More OB/GYNs become trans
Post by: SandraJane on January 09, 2012, 01:00:40 AM
Post by: SandraJane on January 09, 2012, 01:00:40 AM
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What to do when a transgender man needs his pap smear? More OB/GYNs become transgender friendly as awareness grows
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published paper urging OB/GYNs to be more transgender friendly
Nearly 30 per cent of transgender community fears treatment
By Beth Stebner | Last updated at 2:29 AM on 6th January 2012
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwR0w6EC (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwR0w6EC)
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Common bond: Both Chaz Bono (left) and Rajee Narinesingh (right) are members of the transgender community. Some are afraid to go to a doctor for fear of discrimination or ridicule
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwSVdTvi (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwSVdTvi)
Transgendered men have been in a limbo of sorts for years, identifying with males and looking like them, but having the sexual organs of - and needing treatment for - the female reproductive system.
Because of these dilemmas, many female-to-male transgender have postponed going to the doctor to avoid being the subject of belittling, unprofessional conduct from both doctors and nurses, and in two per cent of cases, violence and physical harassment from staff.
But a board focusing on female health is hoping to change all that by advising OB/GYNs across the country to create a more accepting environment for the community.
What to do when a transgender man needs his pap smear? More OB/GYNs become transgender friendly as awareness grows
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published paper urging OB/GYNs to be more transgender friendly
Nearly 30 per cent of transgender community fears treatment
By Beth Stebner | Last updated at 2:29 AM on 6th January 2012
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwR0w6EC (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwR0w6EC)
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Common bond: Both Chaz Bono (left) and Rajee Narinesingh (right) are members of the transgender community. Some are afraid to go to a doctor for fear of discrimination or ridicule
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwSVdTvi (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082909/What-transgender-man-needs-pap-smear-More-OB-GYNs-transgender-friendly-awareness-grows.html#ixzz1iwSVdTvi)
Transgendered men have been in a limbo of sorts for years, identifying with males and looking like them, but having the sexual organs of - and needing treatment for - the female reproductive system.
Because of these dilemmas, many female-to-male transgender have postponed going to the doctor to avoid being the subject of belittling, unprofessional conduct from both doctors and nurses, and in two per cent of cases, violence and physical harassment from staff.
But a board focusing on female health is hoping to change all that by advising OB/GYNs across the country to create a more accepting environment for the community.
Title: Re: What to do when a transgender man needs his pap smear? More OB/GYNs become trans
Post by: Keaira on January 09, 2012, 01:03:54 AM
Post by: Keaira on January 09, 2012, 01:03:54 AM
One guy told me that when he get's his done, the results come back inconclusive.