Transgender Health
News
Room for Improvement in Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
We must continue to aggressively screen patients for sexually transmitted infections in all patients who are at risk to get patients on treatment...
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.
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Testosterone Increases Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Trans Men
After hormonal transition to testosterone, all measured metabolic syndrome components significantly worsened in the transmasculine group.
Opinion
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...
Conference Coverage
Pediatricians Face Competing Goals in Well Visits for LGBTQ+ Adolescents
Eliciting adolescent sexual orientation and gender identity is a delicate step.
News
The Importance of Family Therapy for Transgender Youth
A powerful predictor of good mental health outcomes for transgender youth is parental support and acceptance.
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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.”
Opinion
Half-Truths Produce Whole Failures in Health Policy
A major problem currently facing medicine is the public’s trust in expertise.
News
Welcoming LGBTQ Patients
Pediatric healthcare offices and staff should be as welcoming as possible to LGBTQ patients.