Transgender persons are a diverse group whose gender identity differs from their sex
recorded at birth. Some choose to undergo medical treatment to align their physical …

The 2015 United States Transgender Survey (USTS) provided extensive data on the
experiences of 27,715 adults with a variety of identities on the transgender spectrum …

Importance Transgenderis an umbrella term used to describe individuals whose gender
identity and/or gender expression differs from assigned sex at birth. There are an estimated …

Transgender patients face a multitude of health disparities and often a lack of understanding
by healthcare professionals. A survey was undertaken of internal medicine residents in a …

Transgender persons represent an underserved community in need of sensitive,
comprehensive health care. This article presents a literature-based review of the health …

Persons whose experienced or expressed gender differs from their sex assigned at birth
may identify as transgender. Transgender and gender-diverse persons may have gender …

Meeting the needs of current and future transgender individuals is a pressing medical
concern. The transgender community faces unique health issues, including an elevated risk …

Key Clinical Points Care of Transgender Persons Survey data indicate that approximately
0.6% of the US population identifies as transgender. No medical intervention is indicated …

Background Transgender people, those whose gender identity does not match their sex
assigned at birth, face barriers to receiving health care. These include discrimination …

I review the current status of transgender people's access to health care in the United States
and analyze federal policies regarding health care services for transgender people and the …