Getting Nerdy: The Buzz on Bicalutamide (August 2024)
We’ve talked about bicalutamide (bica) a few times in our articles: Bicalutamide (brand name Casodex) is an androgen receptor antagonist. Androgen receptors are messengers in cells that react to either testosterone or dihydrotestoterone (DHT.) Once receptors are occupied, they “turn on” and tell the cell to make or do something. Bica takes up the space […]
July Is A Month For Rest and Reflection: Blog Nap!
In alignment with our mission and values at QueerDoc, we are pausing our blog in July to engage in self-care and renewal (although we might have a few breakthrough announcements and quickies!) Our commitment to providing high-quality, expert, and individualized care for our trans and gender diverse patients is unwavering. However, we need to pause […]
PRIDE can be a lonely month. Let’s talk about it.
PRIDE month–June, usually, to commemorate the beginning of the Stonewall Rebellion on June 28, 1969 in New York, but can be any month–gets a lot of hype. We are inundated with marketing and events, and may wonder how can we fit in all of the parties and socializing and events and fundraisers in one short […]
Specific Ways To Stand In Solidarity With Trans and Gender Diverse Folk
There are many ways to act in solidarity with trans and gender diverse folks. We can’t possibly list out all of the ways to stand in solidarity, but here are some thoughts: IMPORTANT NOTES: we all exist within multiple kinds of privilege and oppression. Marginalization and oppression stack. Consider devoting more of your ally energy […]
To Ally Is Not A One-Time Event : Pride Month 2024
It’s Pride month, as all the rainbows and flags suddenly adopted by so many brands attest. We’ve used the slogan “Queer All Year” in the past, and it still applies: Pride is all the time. This month, we’d like to talk about allyship. To kick it off, we’re gonna borrow one of our favorite Audre […]
Roundup on the Controversial Cass Review, May 2024
You may have heard about the Cass Review. In 2020, the NHS (National Health Service) in the UK ordered a review of the state of gender affirming care for youth in the UK. Dr. Hilary Cass, a pediatrician, was given this task. The final report was released on April 9, 2024, and immediately caused controversy […]
Highlights from the Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
Two new surveys about the lives of trans people in the United States have been released in the past few months: Last week, we looked at some of the highlights of the U.S. Trans Survey. While some of the people taking that survey are under 18, most of the respondents are over 18, and the […]
Two Big Surveys On Trans People Release Results in 2024!
Two new surveys about the lives of trans people in the United States have been released in the past few months: This week, we’re going to review the preliminary information published by the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey. We’ll plan to write another article as more data and insights are published. Next week, we’ll dive into […]
Top 5 Reasons Your Lab Results Are Not As Expected
In our free introductory visits, we often state that we’ll talk about what labs we might want to order at your first medical visit. At QueerDoc, informed consent is foundational, and we want to discuss all of your options for your care, including lab work. These are the labs for adult care that our patients […]
Getting Local Adolescent Gender Affirming Care in Idaho as of April 2024
Idaho legislation has made accessing adolescent gender affirming care locally very challenging. Idaho HB 71, which bans adolescent gender affirming care was passed during the 2023 legislative session and was expected to go into effect on January 1st, 2024. It was then challenged in court and an injunction was ordered, which allowed care for all […]
Traveling With Prescriptions
We’ll be direct: YES! You can travel with prescriptions, even with scheduled medications such as testosterone. Here are tips for travelling – specifically, flying – with prescriptions. Preparing to Travel With Prescriptions But what about syringes and needles? Yes! You can bring syringes and needles in your carry-on. What about the clear 1-quart bag with […]
The Scoop On Syringes: Aiming For Volume
If you’re using an injectable medication, you’re also using needles and syringes (or an auto-injector, which is a needle and syringe in fancy packaging!) Content Note: syringes and needles! Images of syringes, one image of a complete capped needle/syringe combo, and a close-up image of a syringe with the base of the cap visible. Needles […]