Name
Medical Options for Transgender Youth
Date & Time
Friday, September 27, 2024, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Description
Join us for an introduction to gender care for children and adolescents with a pediatric endocrinologist who is a nationally recognized expert in the field. This interactive workshop will explore treatment for gender expansive youth at each stage of development, including medical options to delay puberty and hormone therapy regimens. The session will also include special considerations for transgender adolescents such as family acceptance, dating, sexual health, and fertility preservation.
Learning objectives:
- Employ developmentally appropriate language to discuss gender diversity with children, adolescents, and their families.
- Define treatment options at each stage of development.
- Describe the medical options to delay puberty.
Session Type
Lecture
Virtual Session Link