Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As more states ban procedures for transgender teens and even adults, what are they really trying to stop? Almost 2% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender and a growing number are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to a study by the CDC. What is gender-affirming care and who needs it? As more people are treated with puberty blockers and hormone therapy, there is growing debate over the guidelines on how to conduct assessments and provide appropriate care. Joined by author and LGBTQ+ advocate @jackisnotabird , Alok and Sheena talk about the current and future state of trans healthcare.
For more on this topic, Sheena and Alok joined Jackson for a conversation that flips the script on the standard Q&A format. Check it out →
youtube.com/watch?v=g_ibhwWSWkQ&t=1s
🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information.
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:: Dr. Alok Patel ::
Website: alokpatelmd.com
Twitter: @AlokPatelMD
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:: Sheena William, RN ::
Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1
Instagram: @keepingitkinky
:: @jackisnotabird ::
As more states ban procedures for transgender teens and even adults, what are they really trying to stop? Almost 2% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender and a growing number are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to a study by the CDC. What is gender-affirming care and who needs it? As more people are treated with puberty blockers and hormone therapy, there is growing debate over the guidelines on how to conduct assessments and provide appropriate care. Joined by author and LGBTQ+ advocate @jackisnotabird , Alok and Sheena talk about the current and future state of trans healthcare.
For more on this topic, Sheena and Alok joined Jackson for a conversation that flips the script on the standard Q&A format. Check it out →
youtube.com/watch?v=g_ibhwWSWkQ&t=1s
🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information.
Please SUBSCRIBE! ►► bit.ly/pbsvitals
Let’s Connect:
IG: instagram.com/pbsvitals
Twitter: twitter.com/pbsvitals
Facebook: facebook.com/pbsvitals
Find our experts and hosts:
:: Dr. Alok Patel ::
Website: alokpatelmd.com
Twitter: @AlokPatelMD
Instagram: @alokpatelmd
:: Sheena William, RN ::
Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1
Instagram: @keepingitkinky
:: @jackisnotabird ::
