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Many midwives want to be prepared in how to care for all patients. Lookslikephoto.com/Shutterstock

January 30, 2023

Building more inclusive pregnancy services for trans and non-binary people isn’t about a culture war

Sally Pezaro, Coventry University and Adam Jowett, Coventry University

Providing appropriate care for both cisgender women and trans and nonbinary people need not be mutually exclusive.

Our study on the spread of the monkeypox virus included data from 15 countries. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock

November 21, 2022

Monkeypox: latest data reveals how the virus has affected women and non-binary people

Chloe Orkin, Queen Mary University of London

Sexual transmission was suspected in around 90% of transgender women patients but only in 61% of cisgender women and non-binary patients.

Achieving equity in global health requires addressing the root sources of inequity. Sabrina Bracher/iStock via Getty Images Plus

November 16, 2022

Health rights for trans people vary widely around the globe – achieving trans bliss and joy will require equity, social respect and legal protections

Reya Farber, William & Mary

While gender-affirming health care is essential to the well-being of trans people, access to quality services varies significantly by geographic region and social context.

Diane Rodríguez and her husband, Zack Elias, are a trans couple in Ecuador. Chichicko/Wikimedia Commons

September 26, 2022

Transgender men and nonbinary people are asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy – but the evidence for this guidance is still murky

Carla A. Pfeffer, Michigan State University

Testosterone therapy is often essential for the health and well-being of transmasculine people. The choice to stop it to pursue pregnancy can be a difficult one.

Research on pain during sex often excludes LGBTQ+ people, which limits ideas about the bodies and identities of people who have this type of pain to the experiences of cisgender individuals. (Pexels/Lisett Kruusim)

July 3, 2022

1 in 4 people experience pain during sex, but research excludes the needs of the LGBTQ+ community

Caroline Pukall, Queen's University, Ontario

Pain during sex is common, but research on the topic focuses on a narrow heterosexual, cisgender definition of sex, excluding lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people’s experiences.

Gender-affirming care and social support can help trans youth thrive. Jonathan Kirn/The Image Bank via Getty Images

February 25, 2022

Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds

Diana Tordoff, University of Washington and Arin Collin, University of Washington

A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.

Trans baby boomers typically began living in their affirmed gender around age 50. For millennials, it’s age 22. John Lamparski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

April 26, 2021

Trans youth are coming out and living in their gender much earlier than older generations

Jae A. Puckett, Michigan State University

The survey also found that trans people who live in their affirmed gender report experiencing less stigma, anxiety and depression.

Protester holding a transgender flag sign encouraging social distancing at Trans Pride 2020 in London. JessicaGirvan/Shutterstock

December 17, 2020

Puberty blockers: why some young people need help exploring their gender identity

Jack Lopez, University of Bradford

Trying to get help for gender dysphoria is rigorous and stressful for young people and their families, it shouldn’t be this way.

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