Sex and gender differences play a significant role in the pathogenesis, clinical presentation,
and treatment outcomes of various diseases. These differences arise from a complex …

In the United States, it is estimated that 0.3% of Americans aged 65 and older, or almost
172,000 individuals, identify as transgender. Aging comes with a unique set of challenges …

Methods A systematic review of several databases was conducted. After compiling the
articles, we extracted study characteristics. From the data set, weighted proportions were …

Several developments have been made in examining shared-decision making, educational
resources from the perspectives of both the surgical team and patients, and the role of social …

Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) experience critical barriers to health care access and
have unique health care needs that are often overlooked. Given the rise in individuals …

Purpose To determine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and complication
rates among patients undergoing gender-affirming surgeries (GAS). Methods The American …

Vaginoplasty complications range from minor wound issues to severe functional problems,
necessitating a nuanced understanding of their management. Patient counseling, surgical …

Large population based studies are needed to develop evidence based HPV screening
guidelines that align with reproductive organ inventories, rather than gender or simply sex …

Femininizing gender affirmation surgery includes the creation of external female genitalia
such as a new clitoris, labia, and vagina with removal of the glans and urethral remnants …

Background Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) for transgender females developed relatively
late and limited in China due to some reasons. To introduce GAS surgical experiences for …