Transgender Health
Conference Coverage
Transgender women on HT have lower bone density, more fat mass than men
Bone density was lower than reference men and similar to reference women.
Conference Coverage
Think about breast cancer surveillance for transgender patients
CHICAGO - In transgender men, breast cancer can occur years after mastectomy.
From the Journals
Gender affirmation surgery has become more common
Record gender identity in EHRs.
Conference Coverage
Teach your adolescent patients about normal menses, so they know when it’s abnormal
CHICAGO – Use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign.
Clinical Review
Caring for the transgender patient: The role of the gynecologist
Gynecologists must become comfortable with and educated about transgender men’s unique health care needs and issues, starting with the gender...
Conference Coverage
Survey highlights care gaps for transgender men
SAN DIEGO – Some barriers to gynecologic care for transgender men are fears about possible mistreatment, a perceived lack of informed providers,...