Gender-Affirming Care, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America (Volume 53-2) (The Clinics: Internal Medicine, Volume 53-2)

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Dr. Cecile A. Ferrando brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Gender-Affirming Care.Top experts address how clinicians can stay informed about gender-affirming hormone therapy and its impact on gynecologic health; implement inclusive screening protocols that balance clinical guidelines with patient comfort and gender identity; offer fertility counseling and discuss reproductive options before starting hormone therapy; create a welcoming clinical environment; and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (endocrinologists, urologists, mental health providers) to provide holistic care for gender-diverse patients. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including a primer on gender diversity and the health care needs of transgender people; gender affirming medical treatment for transitioning patients; perioperative considerations for gender-affirming hysterectomy; updates on breast cancer screening and s