This program is subject to change.
Hormones 101 for Youth
Workshop Description
In this session, we will discuss the basics of puberty blockers and initiating and continuing hormones for trans, gender expansive and non-binary identifying youth. Puberty blockers are can be a life-saving option for families to pause and gather information about transgender identities and transition. We will discuss the benefits and limitations, as well as potential challenges with both blockers and hormones. We will also review basics of preventive care.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
Medical
Primary Contact
Jennifer Hastings
Workshop Presenters
Jennifer Hastings
Pronouns
Presenter Bio
Jen Hastings, MD, assistant clinical professor at the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine and founding director of the Transgender Health Care Program at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, is actively involved in supporting transgender services around the country. Jen works closely with the Santa Cruz Transgender Therapist Team and is involved in the integration of behavioral health, primary care, mindfulness, and medicine. Jen is a member of the medical advisory board of the UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health which works to increase medical access and understanding about the gender journey.