Transgender Health
From the Journals
Hormone therapy boosts body image in transgender youth
After a year, gender-affirming hormone therapy improved body satisfaction and mental health in adolescents.
From the Journals
Suicidality risk high in transgender youth, varies by gender identity subtype
“This study is one of the few to go into more detail in considering participants’ gender identity, which was wise given that suicidal risk may...
Latest News
Trump administration plans to repeal transgender health care protections
Under a proposed rule, HHS would roll back discrimination protections for transgender patients who seek medical care.
From the Journals
LGBTQ youth struggle in foster or unstable housing situations
Analyses assessed risks including problems with mental health issues, in school, and with substance use.
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.
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.