TLDR Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
The document emphasized the importance of continuing gender-affirming care (GAC) for gender diverse youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlighted the effectiveness of telemedicine in providing mental health services and consultations, especially for those in rural areas. The pandemic posed unique challenges, such as increased mental health disparities and the need for supportive family environments. Medical considerations included the use of chest binders, pubertal blockade, and gender-affirming hormones, with adjustments based on local policies and safety. Fertility preservation and surgical transitions were also discussed, stressing the need for open communication and prioritization of GAC as essential and medically necessary.
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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.
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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.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female authorship in dermatology publications increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but women are still underrepresented in senior roles.
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December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Transgender patients on hormone therapy experience more acne and hair loss, but less skin inflammation.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
