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article by Abigail Shrier, I remain disappointed by the tone and intent of the article. My comments were taken out of context and used to cast doubt upon trans care, particularly the use of puberty blockers.  Worse, Jazz Jennings was disrespectfully and erroneously portrayed as a puberty blockade failure, based solely upon her television portrayal. That said, the…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/dear-colleagues-clients-and-friends/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div id="post_3074"> <img src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/03/covid.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"> <div class="masthead-caption"> <h1><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/covid-19/">COVID-19</a></h1>  <p> Update July 1, 2020: We are back to performing surgery, and our hospital has measures in place to protect patients. However, COVID-19 cases are rising again, and there is still no vaccine. Patients coming to see us are expected to be extremely careful, quarantine whenever possible, follow social distancing recommendations, wear a mask at all times when in public, wash hands frequently, and…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/covid-19/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div id="post_2209"> <img width="1920" height="1000" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/11/slideshow-dr-bowers.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/11/slideshow-dr-bowers.jpg 1920w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/11/slideshow-dr-bowers-300x156.jpg 300w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/11/slideshow-dr-bowers-768x400.jpg 768w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/11/slideshow-dr-bowers-1024x533.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <div class="masthead-caption"> <h1><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/peritoneal-skin-grafting-for-mtf-grs/">Peritoneal Skin Grafting for Vaginoplasty</a></h1>  <p>Mt. Sinai-New York Eye and Ear, Denver Health, University of Toronto and other teaching facilities Because Dr. Bowers has a 10% faculty position at Mt. Sinai-New York Eye and Ear since 2016, patients frequently ask if they can avoid the long queue for surgical care in California. In other words, some try to have Dr. Bowers work on them but at her faculty sites. Indeed, this is possible although…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/peritoneal-skin-grafting-for-mtf-grs/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div id="post_2438"> <img width="1920" height="1000" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/slideshow-mount-sinai-hospital.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/slideshow-mount-sinai-hospital.jpg 1920w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/slideshow-mount-sinai-hospital-300x156.jpg 300w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/slideshow-mount-sinai-hospital-768x400.jpg 768w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/slideshow-mount-sinai-hospital-1024x533.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <div class="masthead-caption"> <h1><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/dr-bowers-operating-in-new-york/">Dr. Bowers Operating in New York</a></h1>  <p>Starting in 2019, there is a possibility of patients to have surgery sooner in New York with Dr. Bowers at Mt Sinai. We anticipate Dr. Bowers will annually perform 10 surgeries in New York which will be filled on a first come first served basis. This is an ideal option for patients in the New York area to save on travel and lodging costs. To schedule a date in New York, click on the link…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/dr-bowers-operating-in-new-york/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div id="post_2281"> <img width="1920" height="1000" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/08/slider.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/08/slider.jpg 1920w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/08/slider-300x156.jpg 300w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/08/slider-768x400.jpg 768w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/08/slider-1024x533.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <div class="masthead-caption"> <h1><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/zero-depth-vaginoplasty-zdv/">Zero Depth Vaginoplasty (ZDV)</a></h1>  <p>A recent trend in vaginoplasty is Zero Depth Vaginoplasty (ZDV) or Limited Depth Vaginoplasty (LDV)—creation of a female vulva without vagina. This trend has been partially driven by consumers interested in avoiding complications and/or eliminating the chore of daily dilation for someone not interested in receiving penetrative sex of any kind but, more ominously, by surgeons who offer ZDV as…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/zero-depth-vaginoplasty-zdv/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div>  <section class="main container"> <div class="column span-3"> <div class="column-box bottom" style=""> <div id="masthead-caption"></div> </div> <div class="article-list column-box" style=""> <h3>What's New</h3> <div id="post_3809" class="column span-1"> <a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/detransition-baby-examining-factors-leading-to-detransitioning-and-regret-in-the-transgender-community/"> <img width="1460" height="968" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-3.27.54-PM.png" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-3.27.54-PM.png 1460w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-3.27.54-PM-300x199.png 300w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-3.27.54-PM-1024x679.png 1024w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-3.27.54-PM-768x509.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px" /> <h4>Detransition, Baby: Examining Factors Leading to 'Detransitioning' and Regret in the Transgender Community</h4> </a> <p> K. Ashley Brandt, DO January 20, 2022 "Over the holiday season I had the pleasure of finally reading the national…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/detransition-baby-examining-factors-leading-to-detransitioning-and-regret-in-the-transgender-community/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> <div id="post_3612" class="column span-1"> <a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/60-minutes-overtime-interview/"> <img width="370" height="278" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/image6866008x.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/image6866008x.jpg 370w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/image6866008x-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px" /> <h4>60 Minutes Overtime Interview</h4> </a> <p> Dr. Bowers was interviewed by Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes Overtime. They discussed the current healthcare challenges that face the…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/60-minutes-overtime-interview/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> <div id="post_3609" class="column span-1 last"> <a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/the-clitoris-summit-a-clitoral-vernissage/"> <img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed.png" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed.png 1920w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-300x169.png 300w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-1024x576.png 1024w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-768x432.png 768w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <h4>The Clitoris Summit: A Clitoral Vernissage</h4> </a> <p> Register for Dr. Bowers' discussion in the first International Clitoris Summit! The virtual summit will be held on Saturday, May 22nd from…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/the-clitoris-summit-a-clitoral-vernissage/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div id="post_3606" class="column span-1"> <a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/balfour-lecture-ethical-dilemmas-in-gender-confirming-surgery-do-the-right-thing/"> <img width="1200" height="1600" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed.jpg 1200w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-225x300.jpg 225w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/unnamed-1152x1536.jpg 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <h4>Balfour Lecture: "Ethical Dilemmas in Gender Confirming Surgery: Do the Right Thing"</h4> </a> <p> Registrations are now open for Dr. Bowers' discussion in the Balfour Lecture: "Ethical Dilemmas in Gender Confirming Surgery: Do the Right…<br /><a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/balfour-lecture-ethical-dilemmas-in-gender-confirming-surgery-do-the-right-thing/">Learn more <span>»</span></a></p> </div> <div id="post_3603" class="column span-1"> <a href="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/going-to-trinidad-a-doctor-a-colorado-town-and-stories-from-an-unlikely-gender-crossroads-by-martin-j-smith/"> <img width="266" height="370" src="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/39dc5c2f-0321-496e-a04c-b0e89683da79.jpg" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/39dc5c2f-0321-496e-a04c-b0e89683da79.jpg 266w, https://marcibowers.com/transfem/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/39dc5c2f-0321-496e-a04c-b0e89683da79-216x300.jpg 216w" sizes="(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" /> <h4>Going to Trinidad: A Doctor, A Colorado Town, And Stories from an Unlikely Gender Crossroads by Martin J. 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