“It says here your gender is NB, is there anything I need to know to be sure we are doing all the necessary biological checks (menstruation, prostate check, etc)”
Assumptions and thinking of trans/queer people as lesser (ala acting like someone doesn’t know what a hysterectomy is because they must bee stupid) solves a lot of problems.
Also, all other commentary that involves making your trans patient educate you about things you should get your own education on is a no.
I had this happen at an obgyn who didn’t understand Asexuality and apparently wanted me to sit down and give a while class on ace peeps and sexual activity and how their relationships might work. While also making insulting and belittling comments based on their ignorance.
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u/CuriousFoxxen Jul 31 '26
Ask, politely, rather than assume.
“It says here your gender is NB, is there anything I need to know to be sure we are doing all the necessary biological checks (menstruation, prostate check, etc)”
Assumptions and thinking of trans/queer people as lesser (ala acting like someone doesn’t know what a hysterectomy is because they must bee stupid) solves a lot of problems.
Also, all other commentary that involves making your trans patient educate you about things you should get your own education on is a no.
I had this happen at an obgyn who didn’t understand Asexuality and apparently wanted me to sit down and give a while class on ace peeps and sexual activity and how their relationships might work. While also making insulting and belittling comments based on their ignorance.