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Sport participation policy Sport participation policies influence who has access to sport and competition, which in turn shapes our idea of who is an athlete. While inclusion policies can be based on age, school attendance, or geography, they are frequently…
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Introduction The discussion of gender in sports is not new in the world of professional, amateur, and even high school athletic events. This chapter starts by exploring historic definitions of gender within the context of sport and then outlines some…
Introduction The purpose of gender-affirming surgery is to help alleviate distress associated with anatomical structures which (1) cannot be altered or eliminated by medical treatment, (2) have not changed enough with medical treatment, or (3) require the patient to take…
I think the beauty of being human is that we are incredibly, intimately near each other, we know about each other, but yet we do not know or never can know what it’s like inside another person (O'Donahue, 2008). Jordan…
Introduction The estimated prevalence of transgender individuals in the United States is 390 in 100,000 [ ]. In order to better care for the transgender athlete, a provider must understand the biochemical changes that occur during gender transition and their…
For some transgender individuals, medical transition represents an important aspect of gender affirmation and alleviation of feelings of gender dysphoria. As with other aspects of gender transition, personal preferences and goals related to medical transition can vary widely between individuals.…
Epidemiology An estimated 0.6% of adults in the United States identify as transgender [ ]. The prevalence of transgender youth has been more difficult to predict. In one study, the youngest group was those aged 13–17 and it was predicted…
Introduction Before a practitioner can begin work with a Transgender Athlete, it is important to be comfortable with a vernacular that is applicable to all individuals, but often exclusively associated with members of the LGBTQ+ community. In modern society, terms…