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How One Pediatrician Is Supporting Transgender Youth

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Watch a compelling TEDMED Talk from 2017 featuring pediatric endocrinologist Ximena Lopez as she discusses her work supporting young transgender patients in Dallas, Texas. Learn about the importance of providing mental health support and puberty suppression therapy to help transgender youth align their physical appearance with their gender identity. Discover why Lopez advocates for treating patients based on who they are rather than what they are, and gain insights into the medical approach to supporting transgender youth in their journey towards self-expression and acceptance.

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How one pediatrician is supporting transgender youth


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