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.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xi 7. Foreword - p. xiii 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Primer on Gender Diversity and the Health Care Needs of Transgender People - p. 205 10. Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals - p. 213 11. Overview of Feminizing Genital Gender-Affirming Surgery - p. 233 12. Fertility Considerations for Gender-Diverse People - p. 261 13. Obstetric Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse People - p. 273 14. Perioperative Considerations for Gender-Affirming Hysterectomy - p. 283 15. Preventive Care, Screening, and Health Care Maintenance for Transgender Populations - p. 297 16. Contraceptive Needs of the Transmasculine Patient - p. 311 17. Updates on Breast Cancer Screening and Special Considerations for Transgender Men and Women - p. 323 18. Expanding Access to Cervical Cancer Screening for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals - p. 339 19. Evaluation and Management of the Pediatric Gender-Diverse Patient - p. 353
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.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. xi 7. Foreword - p. xiii 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Primer on Gender Diversity and the Health Care Needs of Transgender People - p. 205 10. Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals - p. 213 11. Overview of Feminizing Genital Gender-Affirming Surgery - p. 233 12. Fertility Considerations for Gender-Diverse People - p. 261 13. Obstetric Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse People - p. 273 14. Perioperative Considerations for Gender-Affirming Hysterectomy - p. 283 15. Preventive Care, Screening, and Health Care Maintenance for Transgender Populations - p. 297 16. Contraceptive Needs of the Transmasculine Patient - p. 311 17. Updates on Breast Cancer Screening and Special Considerations for Transgender Men and Women - p. 323 18. Expanding Access to Cervical Cancer Screening for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals - p. 339 19. Evaluation and Management of the Pediatric Gender-Diverse Patient - p. 353
