Transgender Health
Latest News
Referrals to gender clinics in Sweden drop after media coverage
The programs may have influenced and jeopardized young transgender individuals’ access to transgender-specific health care.
Latest News
Hormone therapy in transgender teens linked to better adult mental health
But study is based on a survey with limitations, and other outcomes didn’t improve.
Guidelines
WPATH draft on gender dysphoria ‘skewed and misses urgent issues’
New draft standards of care for treating people with gender dysphoria by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) has...
From the Journals
Risk for severe COVID-19 and death plummets with Pfizer booster
These findings came from two studies completed before the advent of the Omicron variant.
From the Journals
‘Top’ surgery for trans youth: Advance or dangerous medicine?
Ms. Clayton draws parallels with experimental medicine performed on homosexuals in the 20th century.
Latest News
Detransitioners received poor evaluation when transitioning
The reasons for detransitioning were varied, and many had more than one reason.
Commentary
Medical transition in transgender patients
Medical transition in transgender patients
I just read the article “Writing letters for transgender patients undergoing medical transition...
Latest News
Psychiatrists shift stance on gender dysphoria, recommend therapy
“It is important the psychological state and context in which gender dysphoria has arisen is explored to assess the most appropriate treatment.”...
Conference Coverage
‘Alarming’ data on early cognitive decline in transgender adults
“Trans populations are disproportionately impacted by health disparities and also risk factors for dementia.”
Feature
‘Treat youth with gender dysphoria as individuals’
Keira Bell regrets her decision to transition at age 16, saying she only received three counseling sessions prior to endocrinology referral.
Opinion
The Cures Act: Is the “cure” worse than the disease?
‘This act stands in the way of delivering quality, humanizing medical care.’