Transgender health and wellness


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Accessing gender-affirming health care: Tips for navigating the system
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Accessing gender-affirming health care: Tips for navigating the system

Here’s how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system, find quality providers, and pay for gender-affirming care.

5 myths about transgender mental health—and why they’re harmful
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5 myths about transgender mental health—and why they’re harmful

Understanding the truth can help boost mental well-being for gender-diverse people.

5 keys to general wellness for gender-diverse people
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5 keys to general wellness for gender-diverse people

Following these tips can boost your health and overall well-being.

Transgender health
5 tips for finding affirming mental health care as a transgender personHere’s how to seek referrals for competent providers, find affordable care, and more.
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General Wellness

Fertility care and family planning for transgender and gender-diverse people
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Fertility care and family planning for transgender and gender-diverse people

Here’s how to understand your options and find safe, affirming care.

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What transgender and gender-diverse people should know about screening for STIs and Hepatitis C

Understanding your risk factors can help you figure out how often to be screened for STIs, including HIV and hepatitis C.

Gender-Affirming Therapies

What you need to know about feminizing hormone therapy
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What you need to know about feminizing hormone therapy

Understand the benefits of gender-affirming hormone therapy, as well as what to expect when you begin taking it.

What you need to know about masculinizing hormone therapy
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What you need to know about masculinizing hormone therapy

Know the benefits of gender-affirming hormone therapy and what to expect when you begin taking it.

A guide to gender-affirming surgery for transfeminine people
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A guide to gender-affirming surgery for transfeminine people

Here’s what you need to know about feminizing surgery, from finding a surgeon to establishing a safe recovery.

A guide to gender-affirming surgery for transmasculine people
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A guide to gender-affirming surgery for transmasculine people

Here’s what you need to know about masculinizing surgery, from finding a surgeon to establishing a safe recovery.

How does gender-affirming voice therapy work?
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How does gender-affirming voice therapy work?

Discover whether voice therapy may be right for you.

Health Screenings

What transgender men and transmasculine people need to know about gynecologic cancers
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What transgender men and transmasculine people need to know about gynecologic cancers

Screening is usually based on your anatomy, not your gender. But there are a few things to keep in mind.

What transgender men and transmasculine people need to know about breast cancer
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What transgender men and transmasculine people need to know about breast cancer

Depending on your risk factors and surgical history, you might need to begin breast cancer screening sooner than you think.

What transgender women and transfeminine people need to know about breast cancer
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What transgender women and transfeminine people need to know about breast cancer

Your risk may be affected by gender-affirming hormone therapy.

What transgender women and transfeminine people should know about prostate and testicular cancer
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What transgender women and transfeminine people should know about prostate and testicular cancer

Your history of gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery may affect your risk.

Why are transgender and gender-diverse people at greater risk for diabetes and heart disease?
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Why are transgender and gender-diverse people at greater risk for diabetes and heart disease?

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may play a role, but it’s only part of the story.

What transgender people need to know about bone health
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What transgender people need to know about bone health

Taking care of your bones now can reduce your risk of fractures later on.

Healthcare Access and Legal Issues

A guide to insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care
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A guide to insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care

Here's how to know what your insurance covers and what to do if your services are denied.

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