Hypospadias Conversations

Hypospadias Conversations

di John and Bonnie

Salute mentale Sessualità Relazioni genitoriali

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Third Segment in a Special Multi-part Series with Dr. Hazem Mosa

Co-hosts Bonne and John continue their conversation in part three of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses the roles of mothers and fathers in supporting their child with hypospadias surgery and doctor appointments; how patients are bridging the gap between pediatric and adult doctors; as well as the impact of chordee on sexual and urinary health—and how this curvature of the penis impacts repairs and the decision to have hypospadias surgery in general.

Second Segment in a Special Multi-part Series with Dr. Hazem Mosa

Part 2 of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses National health care systems of different countries, what constitutes a complication in hypospadias surgery, what does success look like in hypospadias surgery, and the long-term emotional effects that hypospadias surgery can have on men, among other topics.

First Segment in a Special Multi-part Series with Dr. Hazem Mosa

In the first segment of this special multi-part series, hosts John and Bonnie speak with Dr. Hazem Mosa to discuss the complex process of informed consent for families deciding on hypospadias repair surgery, “the elephant in the room”, co-morbidities with hypospadias and resources for parents. Dr. Mosa is a senior fellow who trained in pediatric surgery in Alexandria University, Egypt and trained in pediatric urology at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, England. He currently works in Cambridge University Hospital. His research focuses on hypospadias surgery complications, informed consent and parental decision making in hypospadias surgery.

A Mom’s Experience with Her Son’s Hypospadias Journey

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down with Ashley, a mother whose adult son was born with penoscrotal hypospadias with chordee. Ashley shares their journey through his 16 surgeries, the emotional impact for their family, and how they’ve coped and remained resilient throughout it all.

Discussing Hypospadias and Self-Esteem with Tom, A Man With Hypospadias

Co-hosts Bonnie and John discuss self-esteem and growing up with hypospadias with Tom, a man from the UK who was born with hypospadias and other co-morbidities. Tom discusses his journey from not talking about his hypospadias to becoming comfortable with his body enough to become an outspoken advocate about the condition.

Discussion with Advocate and former HEA Executive Director, Jim Lake

In this episode, hosts Bonnie and John talk with Jim Lake who discusses being born with penoscrotal hypospadias, the numerous surgeries he’s had over his lifetime, and how he’s overcome the shame and secrecy he experienced.

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Discussion with Author, Educator and Advocate, Arlene Baratz, M.D.

Bonnie interviews Arlene Baratz M.D., a retired physician and mother of a family affected by complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS). She is a long-time educator, advocate and author in the field of intersex/variations of sex development.

Discussion with Author and Renowned Historian Alice Dreger, Ph.D.

Bonnie and John welcome renowned historian Alice Dreger, Ph.D. to Hypospadias Conversations to discuss the ethical considerations behind hypospadias repair surgery. Alice Dreger is a bioethicist, writer, historian, journalist and former professor of clinical medical humanities and bioethics at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern U. in Chicago, IL. Her TEDx lecture has been viewed over a million times. Learn more about Alice at her website alicedreger.com.

Parenting a Child with Hypospadias

Hosts Bonnie and John discuss some of the issues related to parenting a child with hypospadias, with special guest, Diane (John’s mom).

Introduction to Hypospadias Issues

General issues that may be faced by those who are born with the congenital urological birth defect Hypospadias are discussed by the hosts.

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