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For transgender individuals with a diagnosis of gender incongruence

Gender-Affirming Surgery May Aid Long-Term Mental Health

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Longitudinal association identified in individuals with a gender incongruence diagnosis
Gender-minority students have an increased likelihood of having mental health problems compared with cisgender students

Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students

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Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM versus cisgender students
A guide to help clinicians understand the medical issues relevant to transgender persons

Guide Addresses Medical Issues Relevant to Transgender Persons

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Successful care environment includes clinician, staff training and inclusive practice policies
Transgender people will no longer be classified as having a mental disorder by the World Health Organization.

Transgender No Longer Classified as Mental Health Disorder by WHO

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The term 'gender incongruence' will be removed from WHO list of mental disorders
Transgender women receiving hormone treatments are at greater risk for developing breast cancer than cisgender men

Hormone Therapy in Transgender Women Ups Breast Cancer Risk

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Transgender people on hormones, cisgender people should follow same breast cancer screening guidelines
Transgender adults are more likely to report diminished health-related quality of life

Diminished HRQOL More Likely Among Transgender Adults

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Transgender adults report more days of combined poor physical and mental health, activity limitation
Transphobia -- not formal or informal education -- predicts provider knowledge of transgender health care

Knowledge of Transgender Health Care Not Linked to Education

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Transphobia among providers associated with knowledge of transgender, gender-diverse health care
People receiving hormone therapy during gender transition have an increased risk for cardiovascular events

Cardiovascular Risk Increased During Gender Transition

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Transwomen had higher incidence of strokes, VTEs than reference men and women
Most oncologists report a lack of knowledge about treating lesbian

Oncologists Have Low Awareness of LGBTQ Issues

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However, oncologists overwhelmingly interested in learning more
Primary care providers are well positioned to provide critical support and personalized care for youth with gender dysphoria and their caregivers or families

Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria

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Primary care providers can oversee potential medical management, connect families with support