Seeking an understanding on gender reassignment August 25, 2024 Ask Dr. G, General Health, General Questions, Sexual Function Dear Dr. GI've been reading your articles on the topic of Intersex with great interest.I've noticed you haven't discussed transsexuality or gender reassignment and while I've heard a lot about transgenderism,...
Are HIV Rates Going Up Among Malaysian Youths? August 23, 2024 Dr. In The House, Sexual Health & Fertility, STI & HIV It was recently reported in the Dewan Negara that we’ve been seeing an uptick in the number of new HIV cases among our university students aged between 18 and 25. So on today’s show, we want to find out...
Seeking clarity on hypospadias and intersex conditions August 18, 2024 Ask Dr. G, Sexual Function Dear Dr. G,I've been following your recent articles on ambiguous gender with interest. I wasn't aware of the condition of being intersex, where even the basic definition of male or female is unclear.I have...
Children’s Genital and Urinary Conditions August 16, 2024 Dr. In The House, Kidney, Prostate & Bladder Care As a parent, you would worry if your child complains of pain or other problems related to urination. You’d also be anxious if there appears to be abnormal development of their genital organs. Consultant...
A closer look at gender ambiguity August 11, 2024 Ask Dr. G, General Questions Dear Dr G,I WAS interested in your article last week about the ambiguous genitalia caused by excessive male hormones in girls.Who would have thought that the adrenal glands also get involved in the...
Desperate For Kidneys (And Other Organs) August 9, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Recently, several news outlets highlighted the illegal organ trade in Malaysia, particularly involving the sale of kidneys. The New Straits Times reported that a man had advertised and sold one of...
Sexual ambiguity a hereditary condition August 4, 2024 Ask Dr. G, General Questions Dear Dr. G,I am a new mother in my mid-forties. Despite warnings from obstetricians before I got pregnant, I was determined to have a child.Thankfully, with ART (artificial reproductive technology), I managed...