Transgender Health
Opinion
Recognize gender expression in youth
Video
AAP president affirms academy’s support for transgender children
ORLANDO – The AAP’s policy on caring and supporting these patients is evidence-based.
Commentary
Transgender equality: U.S. physicians must lead the way
Dr. Rachel Levine says it is imperative that transgender patients – as any other patient would – receive the guidance and support they need.
Conference Coverage
Transgender health survey provides data on nearly 28,000 individuals
WASHINGTON – The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey provides more data on transgender life and health than ever previously available.
From the Journals
Transgender men need counseling on contraceptive and reproductive choices
Overall, 17% of respondents had experienced a pregnancy, with 60 pregnancies reported in total.
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Endocrinologists well positioned to be experts on changes in transgender care
Communities need clinical experts on transgender health care, and endocrinologists are well positioned to assume the role.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Few transgender patients desire care in a transgender-only clinic
AUSTIN, TEX. – A majority of transgender patients said they would not be interested in going to a transgender-only clinic.
Conference Coverage
Transgender women on HT have lower bone density, more fat mass than men
Bone density was lower than reference men and similar to reference women.
Conference Coverage
Think about breast cancer surveillance for transgender patients
CHICAGO - In transgender men, breast cancer can occur years after mastectomy.
From the Journals
Gender affirmation surgery has become more common
Record gender identity in EHRs.
Conference Coverage
Teach your adolescent patients about normal menses, so they know when it’s abnormal
CHICAGO – Use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign.