Bowel Moments
Bowel Moments
Alicia Barron and Robin Kingham
LGBTQ+ Inclusive IBD Care with Dr. Victor Chedid
53 minutes Posted Sep 10, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Episode Introduction with Dr. Shadeed
Dr. Shadeed's Path to GI and IBD
Breaking Down Sexual Health Conversations
Surgical Considerations and Sexual Practices
Transgender Care and Gender-Affirming Hormones
Cultural Sensitivity and Intersectionality
Trust Patients: Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Send us Fan Mail Imagine visiting your gastroenterologist and feeling comfortable enough to discuss every aspect of how IBD affects your life—including your sexual health and practices. For many patients, particularly those in the LGBTQI+ community, this remains an elusive dream rather than reality. Dr. Victor Chedid, gastroenterologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Pride Clinic, joins Bowel Moments to tackle this crucial gap in IBD care. With disarming honesty and clinical expertise, he rev...