Tag: Transgender
Timing of Gender-Affirming Care Linked to Mental Health
Mental health worse with late pubertal stage, older age for youth presenting for gender-affirming care
Gender-Concordant ID May Aid Mental Health in Trans Adults
Benefits include less psychological distress, lower prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning
Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure
About three-quarters report voluntarily telling a health care provider outside gender clinic about their identity
Studies Explore Prevalence of Skin Cancer Among Sexual Minorities
Gay, bisexual men have increased odds of skin cancer; OR significantly higher for gender-nonconforming adults
Medical Group Opposes States’ Limits on Trans Youth Access to Treatment
Group says legislation discriminates against trans patients and prevents physicians from doing their jobs
Teen Transgender Access to Pubertal Suppression Lowers Suicidality
Findings based on large survey of transgender young adults
Insurance Plans Vary in Policies for Gender-Affirming Surgeries
Plans often deviate from recommended criteria for coverage; some insurers categorically deny access
Gender-Affirming Surgery May Aid Long-Term Mental Health
Longitudinal association identified in individuals with a gender incongruence diagnosis
Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students
Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM versus cisgender students
Guide Addresses Medical Issues Relevant to Transgender Persons
Successful care environment includes clinician, staff training and inclusive practice policies
