Susan Lacy, MD, FACOG, and her team at MORE901 in Memphis, Tennessee, acknowledge and understand that the transgender community is underserved. They are actively trying to rectify that by showing up, listening, and working with the community to better provide hormonal, reproductive, and transition care.
They offer a comprehensive array of health care services for transgender and nonbinary folx in Midtown and the greater Memphis area, where patients from all walks of life are welcome and treated with personalized care and respect.
All Your Questions Answered
We know that for our transgender and nonbinary patients there are unique health care needs, including gynecological care and exams, hormone therapy, and gender reassignment support, regardless of how you identify.
The transgender community is often underserved due to a lack of training and understanding. Patients are sometimes reluctant to seek out reproductive health care for different reasons, including the fear of not being treated fairly or fully. We’re aware and sensitive to the fact that some patients find the process of a gynecological exam can trigger mental and emotional issues around their gender identity. Dr. Lacy and her team are wholeheartedly committed to changing that narrative by providing safe, respectful personal care and information.
For example, one might think it isn’t necessary to have pelvic exams or Pap smears if they no longer have periods or penetrative vaginal sex, but that’s not true. There are numerous health reasons to get regular checkups, regardless of sexual practices.
At MORE901, Dr. Lacy and her team provide compassionate and sensitive reproductive health care to every patient, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Working with a trusted, expert physician can help you protect and improve your health so you can lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
They also diagnose and treat reproductive health issues such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Even if you’re taking hormone therapy or no longer have periods, if you have female reproductive organs then preventive screenings are a critical part of protecting your health.
Yes, Dr. Lacy and her team can help you with gender transition. They provide hormone therapy for both male-to-female and female-to-male patients. The team can also help you complete and submit the necessary documentation to change your name and gender marker.
If and when you’re ready to investigate and plan gender confirming surgery, Dr. Lacy and her team provide referrals to expert surgeons. They collaborate with your surgical team to ensure you receive joined-up care before, during, and after your surgical transition.
Additionally, Dr. Lacy and her team provide fertility support. They offer consultations to help you learn about your fertility options and choose the best method to preserve your ability to have children. For example, they can help you freeze eggs or work with a fertility specialist to have in vitro fertilization. There are many options available to help you, regardless of your gender identity.
