Ep 100: Gender Affirming Fertility Care For Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients with Dr. Samantha Estevez

Welcome to the 100th episode of Fertility Forward! Joining us today is the award-winning Dr. Samantha Estevez to discuss her research and mission to make fertility care more accessible for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Estevez explains some gender terminology to us and talks about who falls within the gender diverse category before telling us why we need to be educated on how people express gender identity. Next, we discuss how transgender and gender-diverse patients are affected by fertility care, why fertility preservation is important, the lack of fertility resources available to patients who have transitioned and why, and how finances and insurance affect gender-affirming care. We also delve into why training healthcare professionals in LGBTQIA+ diversity and sensitivity is essential. The hosts even learn a new term today; TGD (transgender and gender diverse.) Finally, we all share what we are grateful for, and Dr. Estevez tells us how happy she is making the world a better place through her research. Thank you for tuning in!