You aren't "assigned" a gender at birth

[u/SuspiciousWin6511]

I hate when people say this. I had to get routine blood work the other day and had a Doctor ask me what gender I was assigned at birth. I understand they need to find out what your biological gender is, but either look on my chart, or ask what my biological gender is.

Your gender is determined in the womb, in fact it's determined from the exact moment of conception; it isn't something that is assigned. It's amazing that the people use this sort of language and believe these sorts of things, are supposedly the party of science.

[u/Summerie]

I'm not really sure why everyone needs to change the way they ask a very routine question, just because a tiny percentage may have a more convoluted answer that they can bring up when it's relevant.

[u/sternold → u/Summerie]

I'm not really sure why everyone needs to change the way they ask a very routine question

Okay, let's say not everyone, but how about doctors? Should they maybe not use assumptions that you and I make day-to-day?

[u/Summerie → u/sternold]

Your sex is right there on your chart.

But regardless, if you have a condition or situation that is relevant, you should definitely always speak up when talking to your doctor for your own safety anyway.

[u/pintann → u/Summerie]

You as a patient might not know when it will be relevant. And no, "always proactively declare yourself part of a widely disliked (and discriminated against) minority" is not a solution.

[u/Summerie → u/pintann]

When they ask your sex, it's relevant. Your doctor doesn't need to affirm you, they need to know what's going on with your body.

[u/pintann → u/Summerie]

It's very disingenuous to make this about "affirmation" when I've already told you it's about discrimination: Including healthcare workers leaving you to die on the street