Transgender Medicine

Breast and chest procedures most common, followed by genital reconstruction

Protections for health workers may reduce standard of care, opponents say

Experts discuss how healthcare providers can best support gender-diverse patient populations

Rescheduling testosterone also under discussion at annual meeting

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Association needs to move from passive support to proactive protection, delegate says

"This is unacceptable...and it's time for us to push back"

The law discriminates against transgender children "based solely on who they are," lawsuit says

We must approach care for every patient from the lens of treating the entire individual

Nondiscrimination law bars insurers from limiting benefits based on gender identity, expression

Gains seen in appearance congruence paired with drops in depression and anxiety, study showed

Hospitals have been threatened, scientific debate has been weaponized

A Dallas endocrinologist can continue to provide hormone therapy and puberty blockers

Gender-affirming facilities must continue offering information and resources, despite threats