Tag: Transgender
Obesity, Eating Disorders More Common in Sexual-, Gender-Minority Youth
Findings suggest that disparities in weight, eating disorders observed in SGM adolescents/adults may emerge in childhood
Lack of Insurance Tied to Non-Rx Hormone Use in Transgender Adults
Authors say insurance barrier poses risks to safety, health, and well-being
AHA: CVD Risk Often Unaddressed for Transgender Population
Of those receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy, many have CV risk factors and are not receiving appropriate therapies
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
