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Podcast: You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist
Episode: 88. Puberty is a Human Right: Disorders of Sexual Development vs Puberty Blockers with James Linehan
Description: “Intersex” is often considered part of the “LGBTQIA+” community. But how do people with this condition feel about their inclusion that category?The more accurate and respectful term, “disorders of sexual development,” encompasses more than 40 different medical diagnoses. Today’s guest, James Linehan, has one such DSD. Undiagnosed until age 16, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism prevented James from experiencing normal puberty. James had to undergo extensive treatment, and will forever remain a lifelong medical patient, causing a cascade of impacts on his mind, body, and relationships.James’ lived experiences give him a unique perspecti...