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Transgender Medicine

Are you looking for gender-affirming hormone therapy in a safe and welcoming space?

Dr. Aleem Kanji is a hormone specialist that will take the time to understand your concerns and goals, so he can help you with gender-affirming hormone therapy.

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Gender Affirming Hormone Health

You are looking for gender-affirming hormone therapy in a safe and welcoming space.

You should not have to experience seeing a doctor who doesn’t have the time to understand your concerns and goals.

Dr. Aleem Kanji is the endocrinologist and weight loss specialist that removed the interference of insurance to take the time to understand your concerns and goals.

Avoid delaying your gender affirmation goals.

Imagine: Leaving your consultation with a game plan. Understanding your hormone evaluation. A treatment plan to meet your gender affirmation goals.

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What is Transgender Medicine?

Transgender medicine, also known as gender-affirming care, focuses on the health and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Transgender medicine aims to provide medical care that supports an individual’s gender identity and expression.

Hormone therapy is a common treatment option for transgender individuals, which involves the use of hormones to help align an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormone therapy can include testosterone therapy for transgender men, and estrogen and anti-androgen therapy for transgender women.

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Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

Transgender medicine treatment options depend on an individual’s unique needs and goals. Here are some common treatments:

Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy is a key treatment option for transgender individuals, which involves the use of hormones to help align an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity.

  • Masculinizing hormone therapy includes medications that will increase testosterone levels to cause masculinizing changes to occur.
  • Feminizing hormone therapy includes medications that will reduce the level of testosterone while providing enough estrogen (or estradiol) to allow feminizing changes to occur.

Gender-Affirming Surgeries: Gender-affirming surgeries can be performed to better align the bodies of transgender and gender non-binary people with their gender identities. Not all gender diverse people need or want gender-affirming surgeries.

Voice Therapy: Voice therapy is a type of speech therapy that can help transgender individuals develop a voice that aligns with their gender identity. This can involve techniques such as pitch control, resonance, and intonation.

Mental Health Support: Mental health support is a critical component of transgender medicine, as many transgender individuals experience significant stress and anxiety related to gender dysphoria, discrimination, and social stigma. Mental health professionals can provide support and counseling to help individuals navigate these challenges and improve their overall well-being.

The choice of treatment options depends on an individual’s unique needs and goals, as well as their overall health and medical history. Healthcare professionals who specialize in transgender medicine can help guide individuals through the process of exploring and accessing appropriate treatments.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender Medicine

What is gender dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the distress or discomfort that arises from a mismatch between a person’s gender identity and their assigned sex at birth. It is a recognized medical condition and is often treated through gender-affirming care.

What is hormone therapy?
Hormone therapy is a treatment option for transgender individuals that involves the use of hormones to help align an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormone therapy can include testosterone therapy for transgender men, and estrogen and anti-androgen therapy for transgender women.

Can people with certain medical conditions receive gender-affirming care?
Yes, many individuals with pre-existing medical conditions can receive gender-affirming care. However, the treating physician will need to take into account an individual’s unique medical history and potential risks and benefits of treatment. It’s important for individuals with medical conditions to work closely with their physician to determine appropriate treatment options.

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Meet Aleem Kanji, M.D.

Aleem was born in Chicago and moved to Houston at a young age. He was raised in Houston and the suburb of Sugar Land. After graduating high school, Aleem attended Houston Baptist University where he completed a double major in Biology and Business. He ventured to west Texas where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

He returned to his hometown of Houston where he completed 3 years of internal medicine residency at the highly ranked Baylor College of Medicine. Aleem pursued his passion for endocrinology by completing a 2-year fellowship in adult endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine, which included training at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.

He is board-certified in:

  1. Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  2. Obesity Medicine
  3. Internal Medicine

In addition to working with patients and improving their experience, Aleem enjoys spending time with his family, being a girl dad, reading, listening to podcasts, and playing basketball.

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