Straight Talk with a Queer Doc

A Very Short Intro to Hormones

Here's a graphic with info about hormones. I'm not an endocrinologist, nor a biochemist, so may have some facts a little wrong. Please forgive me. https://www.endocrine.org/-/media/endocrine/files/patient-engagement/misc_other/hormone_guide_5x5_grid_25x25_english.pdf#:~:text=Hormones%20are%20the%20body's%20chemical,protect%20and%20manage%20your%20health.

Sex Assignment and Gender Expression

How do we define sex and gender, and how are these assigned? Are these set at birth? Join me as I explain my understanding of these terms. I'm sure there are gender theorists and biologists who have much more to say on this. Disclaimer: I'm a cis-male medical doctor sharing my understanding, geared toward a curious audience, or parents of children who are gender-diverse. Of course, I am unable to provide an all-encompassing view.

Your kid came out as trans, now what?

What's the first thing to do when your kid trusts you enough to come out as trans? Love and support them, of course! But how? First things first, use name and pronouns that they identify with.