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Trans medicine : the emergence and practice of treating gender

Author

Shuster, Stef M.

Title

Trans medicine : the emergence and practice of treating gender / stef m. shuster.

Format

Book

Published

New York : New York University Press, [2021] ©2021

Description

xi, 222 pages ; 23 cm

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index. Signed by author.

Contents

• Part I: historical contexts of trans medicine, 1950s-1970s
• 1. Creating worthy patients, 1950-1970
• 2. Legitimacy wars between physicians and therapists
• Part II: comtemporary trans medicine
• 3. Making it up: evidence in contemporary trans medicine
• 4. Medical uncertainty: working with trans patients
• 5. Uncertain expertise in trans medicine
• Conclusion: rethinking the treatment of gender.

Summary

Emerging in the mid-twentieth century, yet shrouded in social stigma, transgender medicine is now a rapidly growing field. In "Trans Medicine," stef m. shuster explores its development and how it is being used to "treat" gender indentity today. From genital reconstructions to hormone injections, shuster shows that the practice of trans medicine charts new medical ground, often compelling medical professionals to plan treatments without large-sclae clinical trials to back them up. Relying on cultural norms and gut instincts to inform their treatment plans, shuster shows how medical providers' lack of clinical experience and scientific research can undermine their ability to interact with patients, craft treatment plans, and medical decisions. -- back cover.

ISBN

9781479899371