Healthcare is important for everyone, helping us prevent diseases and lead healthier, more active, more fulfilling lives. Gender-affirming healthcare focuses on providing care and treatment that allows people to embrace their own identity without fear of judgment while receiving care tuned to their needs.
DeShawn Taylor, MD, MSc, FACOG, is a leading provider of gender-affirming care, helping patients at Desert Star Institute for Family Planning receive the medical attention they need and deserve. In this post, learn more about gender-affirming care and how it can help you in every stage of your life journey.
Gender identity is obviously a big part of who we are and has a major influence on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Gender affirmation means living in alignment with your authentic, true self, and gender-affirming care ensures you receive the support services you need to stay healthy while being respected for who you are.
By its nature, gender-affirming healthcare is highly individualized and personal. Dr. Taylor and her team feel strongly that the best way to support patients of any gender identity is to provide care and support that’s wholly focused on the individual patient’s unique goals and needs.
Offering custom, patient-centered care ensures the best quality therapy for every patient. It also empowers patients while honoring the most personal aspects of each person’s unique journey through life. Gender-affirming care seeks to provide a comfortable, safe environment where every patient is heard and respected.
Dr. Taylor and her team are dedicated to providing custom care for every patient based on each person’s medical history, health needs, and personal concerns. Gender-affirming care focuses on providing health services and support while reaffirming a patient’s personal choices, lifestyle, and preferences regarding every aspect of their life, including gender identity.
Wellness exams form the core of healthcare for everyone, using screenings to assess health risks so patients can play more proactive roles in their health. One key to staying healthy is having wellness exams focused on your needs so you can feel confident your healthcare evolves with your changing needs. Dr. Taylor offers wellness exams tailored to your health concerns using a compassionate, confidential approach.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a key part of gender-affirming care for many people undergoing gender transitioning. Dr. Taylor and her team offer custom HRT followed by regular monitoring to ensure each therapy achieves its goals while minimizing potential side effects.
Regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is recommended for all sexually active adults, but sharing personal information can sometimes feel invasive. Dr. Taylor uses a truly personalized, patient-centered approach to help patients get the care they need without feeling uncomfortable, judged, or misunderstood. She also offers preventive care, including vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) to ward off infections.
On our side of medical care, Dr. Taylor helps patients find the support services they need to lead their best lives. That includes identifying community support agencies and recommending mental health care experts to enable patients to get the emotional support they need.
Our team is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare to all our patients, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that helps all patients feel safe, secure, and understood. To schedule your visit, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Taylor and the Desert Star Family Planning team in Phoenix, Arizona, today.
