Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
The multiple meanings of sex
There exist three definitions for sex: chromosomal, gonadal, and phenotypic.
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.
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Robotic peritoneal vaginoplasty
Robotic procedures are quickly emerging as alternative options for both primary and revisional surgeries.
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Preoperative preparation for gender-affirming vaginoplasty surgery
Gender-affirming genital surgery is not only a complex surgical procedure but also requires extensive preoperative education and postoperative...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Hormonal management of gender-diverse patients: SOC8 updates
The approach to gender-affirming hormonal treatment depends on the patient’s goals and the age at which the patient is seeking to medically...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Caring for the aging transgender patient
Compared with lesbian, gay, and bisexual elders of age-matched cohorts, transgender elders have significantly poorer overall physical health,...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Sexual function in transfeminine patients following gender-affirming vaginoplasty
It cannot be emphasized enough that the best predictor of unsatisfactory sexual function after genital gender-affirming surgery is poor sexual...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Mental health assessment for gender-diverse patients
While not all patients with gender dysphoria need therapy, the role of a mental health provider who specializes in gender-affirming care in the...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Urinary incontinence in transfeminine patients
Obstetrician/gynecologists are familiar with assessing and treating cisgender female patients reporting incontinence and should use this same...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Breast anatomy and augmentation in transfeminine individuals
There are nuances in patient demographics, anatomy, and surgical technique that obstetricians/gynecologists should be aware of when examining...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
‘Don’t say gay’: The politicization of gender-diverse youth
As a result of ongoing stigma, many gender-diverse patients are hesitant to seek out professional medical care, which includes mental health care...