The Unexpected Intersection of Sports Pharmacy and Transition Journeys

In this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, we explore the remarkable meeting points of two distinct healthcare fields – gender affirming surgery and sports pharmacy. Gender affirming surgery entails a whole host of medical procedures intended to align a person's physically perceivable traits with their gender identity, whereas sports pharmacy is driven by enhancing athletic performance and facilitating optimal recovery using medication.

Dr. Dany Hanna, a pioneer in the field of gender affirming surgery, elaborates on the complex process of transitioning, underscoring the necessity of care that extends beyond the operating room to include hormonal treatments and psychological support. Concurrently, sports pharmacy, as a rapidly developing specialty, focuses on ensuring athletes' health and wellness while not compromising the ethical use of medication. Both professionals underscore that patient-centric practices underpin both fields.