Tag: Transgender
42 Percent of Transgender Women With Valid HIV Test Are HIV+
Prevalence varies by race/ethnicity, ranging from 17 percent among Whites to 65 percent among American Indian/Alaska Natives
Erythrocytosis ID’d in 11 Percent of Trans Men Using Testosterone
Factors associated with erythrocytosis include tobacco use, long-acting undecanoate injections, age at initiation of testosterone
Estrogen Therapy Need Not Stop for Gender-Affirming Surgery
Authors find that perioperative venous thromboembolism rarely occurs, regardless of suspension of hormone therapy prior to surgery
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
