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“It became easier once I knew”: Stakeholder perspectives for educating children and teenagers about their difference of sex development

Posted on May 21, 2023 by

Erica M Weidler 1, Kristina I Suorsa-Johnson 2, Alison S Baskin 3, Angela Fagerlin 4, Melissa D Gardner 5, Meilan M Rutter 6, Tara Schafer-Kalkhoff 7, Kathleen van Leeuwen 1, David E Sandberg 8 Affiliations expand Abstract Objective: Secrecy about a child’s difference of sex development (DSD) can lead to internalized shame and stigma. We explored how teenagers and … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD)

Posted on May 1, 2023 by

Mindfulness can mean different things to different people depending on circumstances or situation. What is important to know is YOUR value and the tremendous potential you have to offer. YOUR potential can only be fully realized for others to witness … Continue reading →

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Creation of an Electronic Resource Repository for Differences of Sex Development (DSD): Collaboration Between Advocates & Clinicians in the DSD-TRN

Posted on September 1, 2022 by

Meilan M Rutter 1 2 3, Miriam Muscarella 1 4 5, Janet Green 1 4, Gnendy Indig 1 4 6, Alexandra von Klan 1 4 7, Kimberly Kennedy 1 3, Erica M Weidler1 4 8, Margaret Barrett 9, David E Sandberg 1 10, DSD-Translational Research Network PMID: 35636406 DOI: 10.1159/000524629 Abstract Introduction: People with differences of sex development (DSD) and their families need education about these conditions while receiving emotional and peer support … Continue reading →

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Information Sharing in Differences of Sex Development: The Creation of a Caregiver-Support Tool

Posted on June 22, 2022 by

AbstractIntroduction: Social support can be a protective factor against the negative mental health outcomes experienced by some parents and caregivers of children with differences of sex development (DSD). However, established social support networks can be difficult to access due to … Continue reading →

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F1000 Commentary: Clitoral surgery on minors: an interview study with clinical experts of differences of sex development

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Liao L, Hegarty P, Creighton S, Lundberg T, Roen K. BMJ Open 2019 Jun 05 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025821 Abstract Objectives Clitoral surgery on minors diagnosed with differences of sex development is increasingly positioned as a violation of human rights. This qualitative study identified how … Continue reading →

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Future fertility for individuals with differences of sex development: Parent attitudes and perspectives about decision-making

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Research article published in an issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28713007). Future fertility for individuals with differences of sex development: Parent attitudes and perspectives about decision-making Authors: Emilie K. Johnson, Ilina Rosoklija, Angela Shurba, Anthony D’Oro, Elisa J. … Continue reading →

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Clinical practice guidelines for the care of girls and women with Turner syndrome: Proceedings from the 2016 Cincinnati International Turner Syndrome Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Research article published in an issue of the European Journal of Endocrinology (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=28705803). Clinical practice guidelines for the care of girls and women with Turner syndrome: Proceedings from the 2016 Cincinnati International Turner Syndrome Meeting Authors: Claus H Gravholt, Niels … Continue reading →

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Fertility-Related Care for Gender and Sex Diverse Individuals: A Provider Needs-Assessment Survey

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Research article published in an issue of the journal Transgender Health; widely available via PubMed Commons (PMC) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549540/). Fertility-Related Care for Gender and Sex Diverse Individuals: A Provider Needs-Assessment Survey Authors: Emilie K. Johnson, Diane Chen, Elisa J. Gordon, Ilina … Continue reading →

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Disorders of sex development (DSD): Clinical service delivery in the United States

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

Research article published in a special issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.c.v175.2/issuetoc). Disorders of sex development (DSD): Clinical service delivery in the United States Authors: Aimee M. Rolston, Melissa Gardner, Kathleen van Leeuwen, Lauren Mohnach, Catherine Keegan, … Continue reading →

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Interdisciplinary care in disorders/differences of sex development (DSD): The psychosocial component of the DSD—Translational research network

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

Research article published in a special issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.c.v175.2/issuetoc). Interdisciplinary care in disorders/differences of sex development (DSD): The psychosocial component of the DSD- Translational research network. Authors: David E. Sandberg, Melissa Gardner, Nina Callens, … Continue reading →

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