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One in Four Young Sexual-, Gender-Minority Individuals May Experience Syphilis
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – One-quarter of young sexual and gender minorities (YSGM) have syphilis at some point in their lives, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in the Journal of Infectious ...
AAP: Teens OK Being Asked About Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Most adolescents and young adults are comfortable being asked about their sexual orientation and gender identity in a health care setting, according to a study presented at...
Bogus, Harmful 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ People Still Prevalent, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – In the United States, "conversion therapy” for LGBTQ people has been widely condemned by major medical associations. Not only that, nearly half of the country has now banned ...
Stigma, Even Harm Common When Transgender People Meet With Doctors
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – Transgender people have a tough time receiving adequate medical care due to issues like voyeurism, being treated as abnormal and even being denied care due to their gender...
Doctors Working With Trans Kids Oppose 'Unsafe' State Bans
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – A new survey of U.S. doctors specializing in the care of transgender kids finds they're alarmed by pressure to limit patient care, threats to personal and patient safety,...
Rates of Sexual Dysfunction High in Patients With Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – There is a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among individuals with schizophrenia, according to a review published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry. Théo Korchia, ...
2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Gender-Affirming Surgery in U.S.
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 – From 2019 to 2020, there was a considerable increase in gender-affirming surgery (GAS) procedures in the United States, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in...
Low Decisional Regret Seen After Gender-Affirming Mastectomy
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Following gender-affirming mastectomy, decisional regret is low and satisfaction high, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in JAMA Surgery. Lauren Bruce, from the...
Few Regret Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomies
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 – For people who are transmasculine or nonbinary, getting a gender-affirming mastectomy can be life-changing. Now, a new study finds there are high levels of satisfaction and l...
Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Reaffirms Support for Gender-Related Care for Minors
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – A leading U.S. pediatric organization has reaffirmed its support for gender-related treatments in minors, but also plans a systematic review of the medical research. The move...
Prevalence of Atopic Diseases Increased in Sexually Diverse Individuals
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 – The prevalence of atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, is increased in sexually diverse people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual,...
Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that found people with gender dysphoria should be protected against discrimination under the Americans ...
Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis More Likely for Teens With Autism
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – Adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July...
Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that found people with gender dysphoria should be protected against discrimination under the...
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