TLDR Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
The document from December 26, 2020, emphasizes the need for genetic counselors to be culturally competent and aware of the unique healthcare needs and altered disease risk profiles of transgender patients. It discusses the importance of using gender-neutral language, respecting gender identity, and understanding the biopsychosocial nature of gender. The paper notes that hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries can affect the risk of conditions like cardiovascular disease and hormone-sensitive cancers, with varying risks reported for transgender individuals compared to cisgender populations. It also highlights the impact of social risk factors such as minority stress on health disparities. The document calls for inclusive practices in pedigree charting and physical examinations and stresses the need for more research on the health needs of transgender people, especially those from diverse backgrounds.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio” The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
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June 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
