Transgender Health
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.
Video
Research, clinical practice come together at transgender care symposium
NEW ORLEANS – Two experts share best practices, clinical pearls.
Commentary
Q&A on LGBT Youth: Affirmation in your practice
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
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...
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Understanding the terminology of gender identity
Gender-sensitive care requires being thoughtful with our words.
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...
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.
Latest News
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.