Transgender Health
Conference Coverage
Age may be a driver of therapeutic testosterone level in transgender men
LOS ANGELES – Further research and larger studies are needed to help guide management of this patient population.
Latest News
Restroom, locker room restrictions foster abuse of transgender teens
The 12-month prevalence of sexual assault was highest among nonbinary youth assigned female at birth.
Video
Research, clinical practice come together at transgender care symposium
NEW ORLEANS – Two experts share best practices, clinical pearls.
Conference Coverage
Study highlights lack of data on transgender leukemia patients
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Researchers identified transgender leukemia patients by detecting gender-karyotype mismatches.
Commentary
Q&A on LGBT Youth: Affirmation in your practice
From the Journals
Consider individualized testosterone protocol for transgender acne
Increased BMI and smoking raise risk of acne in transgender men treated with masculinizing doses of testosterone.
From the Journals
Hormone therapy in transgender individuals may up risk of CV events
“It may be helpful to reduce risk factors by stopping smoking, exercising, eating a healthy diet, and losing weight, if needed before starting...
From the Journals
LGBTQ youth struggle in foster or unstable housing situations
Analyses assessed risks including problems with mental health issues, in school, and with substance use.
From the Journals
Stigma against gay fathers still common, especially in low-equality states
Nearly two-thirds of fathers reported having experienced stigma, and just over half had actively avoided a situation for fear of stigma in the...
Opinion
Homelessness among LGBT youth in the United States
About one-third of homeless youth identify as LGBT or questioning.
Commentary
Commentary: Improving transgender education for medical students
The lack of informed providers remains the greatest barrier to optimal transgender medical care, even with improvements to other barriers to care...