Transgender Teen

Transgender Teen

Posted on June 07, 2020

by Henry Ford Health Staff

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Parenting teens is never easy. When you’re raising a transgender teen in the midst of a transformation—a change often met with societal or parental resistance—it can be a minefield. But your child needs your support now, more than ever.
“We’ve latched on to this idea that gender is fixed, but we know in medicine that exploring your identity as it relates to gender is a normal part of growing up,” explains Henry Ford pediatrician Maureen Connolly, M.D.
Unfortunately, transgender teens receive near constant reminders that their body and mind are not in sync. When they’re not allowed to transition, they may suffer from depression, anxiety and an increased risk of inflicting self-harm.
However, there’s some good news, too: A growing body of research suggests young people who receive supportive care while they’re transitioning can go on to lead healthy, happy lives.
Here, Dr. Connolly offers six strategies to support your transgender teen:
“The key is to give all young people the opportunity to explore their gender identity in a non-stigmatizing way,” says Dr. Connolly. “The trans youths I see are ultimately going to make the world a better place by creating a generation of people who are more accepting. This willingness to stand up for who they are will hopefully move our society forward.”

For more information about primary care and specialized services for transgender individuals available at Henry Ford, visit henryford.com or call 1-800-HENRYFORD (436-7936) .
Dr. Maureen Connolly is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent reproductive and sexual health, the care of LGBTQ youth, HIV prevention including PrEP, and transition care for transgender and gender nonconforming young people.
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