Sexual health and LGBTQ+

Fogsi Presidential Initiative - Sunita Tandulwadkar FOGSI | Solo Clinic IVF | Gyan Pravah Podcast Series

Key discussion points

1. Welcome Address by Dr. Apoorva & Acknowledgment of Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar’s Visionary Leadership

2. FOGSI's Transformative Projects: From ‘Know Your Number’ to ‘Arogya Yogyatra’

3. Introduction to the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum: What Each Letter Truly Represents

4. Breaking Down Gender, Sex, and Sexual Orientation – Understanding the Nuances

5. Explaining Intersex, Gender Incongruence, and the Transgender Umbrella

6. Cultural and Indigenous Gender Identities: Hijra, Kinnar, Jogappa & More

7. Why the Plus in LGBTQIA++ Matters – The Evolving Spectrum of Identities

8. Dr. Sanjay Sharma’s Personal Journey: From Air Force Officer to Trans Health Advocate

9. How a Daughter’s Courage Inspired a Father’s Purpose

10. Importance of Unlearning Medical Biases to Relearn Inclusive Healthcare

11. Why LGBTQIA+ Patients Avoid Healthcare Settings – Fear of Judgment & Disrespect

12. Creating Queer-Affirmative Clinics: The Role of Non-Judgmental Practice

13. The Psychological Toll of Silence: Minority Stress and Family Rejection

14. Doctors as Allies: Respecting Narratives, Asking Pronouns & Building Trust

15. Participative, Compassionate Care: A New Standard for Medical Professionals

16. STIs in LGBTQIA+ Community: Myths, Behaviors, and Inclusive Sexual Health Education

17. Why Condom Use Isn’t Only for Pregnancy Prevention – Reframing STI Prevention

18. Sexual Health is Human Health: Normalizing Diverse Sexual Practices

19. Medical Education Must Include LGBTQIA+ Curriculum from the Undergraduate Level

20. Changing the Legal Landscape: Understanding the Transgender Rights Act & Same-Sex Couple Recognition

21. Marriage vs. Companionship: The Debate on Legal Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Partnerships

22. India’s Cultural Roots in Gender Diversity and the Role of Spirituality in Care

23. Lancet-Published Birth Certificate Model: “Gender Will Be Affirmed by Child Later”

24. Redefining Professionalism: Treat the Patient, Not Just the Anatomy

25. Every LGBTQIA+ Individual is Unique – No One-Size-Fits-All Approach in Care

26. Call to Action: Physicians Must Become Advocates for Inclusive, Scientific, and Ethical Care

27. Power of Family Acceptance: Healthier Outcomes for LGBTQIA+ Children

28. Role of Policy, Education, and Society in Normalizing Gender & Sexual Diversity

29. Be the Change: From Outdated Judgments to Compassionate Healthcare Systems

30. Final Message – LGBTQIA+ Persons Deserve Respect, Dignity, and Medical Equity