Transgender Health
Commentary
Harnessing Doxycycline for STI Prevention: A Vital Role for Primary Care Physicians
By offering comprehensive, holistic care, including prophylaxis, primary care physicians can prevent infections and address conditions before they...
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Gender and Sports: Can Science Enable Fair Competition?
Genetic, chromosomal, and hormonal factors can be involved in the mixed presence of typical male and female characteristics.
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
An Overview of Gender-Affirming Care for Children and Adolescents
It is important to clarify which treatments are considered for children and which are considered for adolescents.
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Study Finds Isotretinoin Effective for Acne in Transgender Patients on Hormone Rx
While isotretinoin is an effective treatment option for acne, its effectiveness and safety in transgender and gender-diverse individuals are not...
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Mental Health Worsens in Trans, Gender-Nonconforming Adults
“Mental health and primary care providers must be prepared to address the unique psychosocial needs of gender minority adults.”
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
The multiple meanings of sex
There exist three definitions for sex: chromosomal, gonadal, and phenotypic.
From the Journals
Gender-affirming surgeries nearly tripled between 2016 and 2019: Study
“The point of this [study] is to raise awareness and to really document the patterns of care in the United States.”
From the Journals
Postpartum depression risk increased among sexual minority women
Women identifying as sexual minorities show increases in postpartum depression, yet rates of reporting sexual orientation are low.
News
A primer on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Gender-affirming care is a broad term that can encapsulate many different domains: social, legal, medical, and surgical affirmation.
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Updates on pregnancy outcomes in transgender men
Based on current evidence, transmasculine patients are not at greater risk for perinatal complications than their cisgender counterparts.
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Parents driving the ‘talk’ supports healthy sexual behaviors in GBQ teens and young adults
“Providers can encourage parents to ask if a child is dating or is familiar with ways to protect themselves or provide consent, and act as a...