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  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Gender studies

Background:

  • Increasing numbers of gender nonconforming and transgender youth are seeking gender-affirming care.
  • Existing theories of gender development require reformulation to encompass this growing population.
  • Societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity have significantly increased.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and critique the three predominant models of pediatric gender care.
  • To present a newly developed interdisciplinary model for optimal treatment of gender nonconforming youth.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding gender-affirming interventions such as puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.

Main Methods:

  • Case vignette analysis.
  • Literature review and critique of existing pediatric gender care models.
  • Presentation and theoretical justification of an interdisciplinary gender care model.

Main Results:

  • The limitations of current pediatric gender care models in addressing the needs of gender nonconforming and transgender youth are identified.
  • An interdisciplinary model is proposed as a superior framework for comprehensive care.
  • The model integrates various specialties to support youth seeking puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

Conclusions:

  • Reformulation of gender development theories is essential in light of current demographic shifts.
  • The proposed interdisciplinary model offers a more effective and holistic approach to pediatric gender care.
  • This model supports evidence-based treatment decisions for gender nonconforming youth.