Is biological sex in humans a binary? What does the data say about gender affirming care techniques such as social transition, hormone therapies, and sex re-assignment surgeries? I dip into my respiratory therapists bag for a bit to speak on the sexual dimorphism of lung volumes and then take a deep dive into 2 meta-analyses by the American College of Pediatricians. This is a thinking-cap kind episode but enjoy and be blessed!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gender Affirming Care

02:49 Understanding Evidence-Based Medicine

08:58 The Role of Meta-Analysis in Clinical Decisions

13:15 The Necessity of Early Intervention

17:55 Lung Differences Between Men and Women

23:57 Gender and Sports

29:00 Biological Sex is Binary

38:59 What About Intersex?

57:35 Suicide Risks in Trans Youth

01:13:33 Debunking Stigma Myths

01:19:30 How Christians Respond in Love

01:21:20 Mental Health & Gender Transition Techniques

01:37:51 The Complications of Surgical Procedures

01:49:00 Concluding Thoughts on Gender-Affirming Therapy