Transgender Health
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Sexual minorities less likely to receive Pap screening
“This is very concerning, as cervical-cancer screening can catch this disease at early stages to prevent poor outcomes.”
TRANSforming 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...
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More medical schools build training in transgender care
Students and faculty identify gaps, such as a severe shortage of transgender instructors, and expand goals for training.
TRANSforming 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...
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Doctors have failed them, say those with transgender regret
When one conference participant first detransitioned, her therapists treated her badly, she said. “They just didn’t want to speak about...
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Texas child abuse workers forced to investigate transgender cases, says court witness
Child abuse inspectors in Texas were told they had to investigate parents who put their transgender children through gender-affirming procedures,...
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Texas judge to rule on probes of transgender kids’ parents
A Texas judge will consider a request that she block state investigations of parents who get gender-transitioning care for their children.
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Financial problems, COVID-19 tied to contraceptive delays
Dr. Manze said health care and public-health institutions should prioritize ensuring access to contraception during pandemics and other crises.
TRANSforming Gynecology
Obstetrical care for gender diverse patients: A summary from the SMFM annual meeting
One of the biggest challenges in caring for transgender patients who desire pregnancy is the psychological distress related to the gendered...
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Proposed insurance policy ignites debate over transgender health care
A trade association for health insurance companies said the nondiscrimination framework is overly broad and limits insurers’ abilities to design...
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LGBTQ parents fare worse giving birth
Although differences in demographic and clinical factors explain some of the poorer outcomes among gender and sexual minority patients giving...