Transgender Health
Opinion
Addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of trans and gender nonconforming patients
Understanding how trans or GNC patients have sex is essential to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
From the Journals
Hormone use linked to hair loss in transgender adults
Scalp hair loss was significantly higher for trans men on masculinizing hormones, compared with those not taking hormones.
Opinion
How medical providers can observe LGBT Pride Month
Health care providers have an important responsibility in fostering health equity for LGBT youth in a responsible and ethical matter.
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.
Video
Research, clinical practice come together at transgender care symposium
NEW ORLEANS – Two experts share best practices, clinical pearls.
Conference Coverage
Hormones taken by transgender female teens affect fat levels, muscle mass
NEW ORLEANS – Insulin resistance was similar to that of a control female population in this pilot study.
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...
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...
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.
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.