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(Challenges in) Endocrine Medical Care for Adolesc ...
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(Challenges in) Endocrine Medical Care for Adolescents on the Gender Spectrum
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The video features three presentations on various aspects of endocrine medical care for adolescents on the gender spectrum. Carolina Mendoza discusses the effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on cardiometabolic growth and bone health, highlighting the need for more research in this area. Dr. Janet Lee explores the risks of hormone therapy on cancer, brain structure and function, and sports performance, noting that the cancer risk does not seem to be increased compared to cisgender individuals. Dr. John Strang discusses the intersection of autism and gender diversity, emphasizing the over-occurrence of autism in gender diverse individuals and the importance of specialized care for autistic transgender individuals.<br /><br />The video also touches on the presence of autism in transgender youth and the potential misdiagnosis of autism in non-autistic transgender youth. The speaker shares findings from a study on brain functional connectivity in autistic and non-autistic transgender adolescents, highlighting similarities between autistic trans individuals and cisgender autistic individuals. Additionally, the video addresses the mental health challenges faced by non-binary youth and stresses the importance of inclusive language and affirming therapy options for this population.<br /><br />No credits were given in the video.
Keywords
endocrine medical care
adolescents
gender spectrum
hormone therapy
cardiometabolic growth
bone health
cancer risk
brain structure
sports performance
autism
gender diversity
transgender youth
non-binary youth
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