Abort The Stigma Ep 6: Navigating Gender-Affirming Abortion Services with Dr. Sunil Barua

In this episode of "Abort the Stigma," Arundhati presents common questions sourced from queer and trans individuals from her research to Dr. Barua regarding abortion and safer sex practices. The podcast delves into critical medical topics such as bodily changes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and the use of abortion pills. Dr. Barua not only explores the medical dimensions of gender and queer-affirming services but also highlights their affordability and accessibility for queer and trans individuals.

About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:

Abortion is frequently seen in a negative light. The focus usually rests upon the termination of the pregnancy, or the stigma or fear that the abortion seeker has to endure. But there is another side to abortion that seems to be missing from our discussion. Abortion also saves lives, it can be life-affirming for many who make this choice. Further, it can affect the lives of those who are connected to the abortion seeker. In this podcast, we unravel the right of choosing abortion, and aim to flip the narrative.

Speakers:

Dr. Sunil Malla Bujar Barua is an Endocrinologist and Breast specialist in Bhangagarh, Guwahati and is currently associated with UHC Clinic and Apollo Hospital. He has been working with transgender community in Assam and has gained recognition for his trans* and queer affirming service.

Arundhati worked as a SAFE and Advocacy youth leader with The YP Foundation. She has a Master's in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University and is currently volunteering with Official Humans of Queer Foundation.

Producer: Yoshita Srivastava

Audio Editor: Nithin Shamsudhin

Produced by The YP Foundation