Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, plus other gender identities (LGBTQ+) individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) generally have negative healthcare experiences and poorer health outcomes than cisgendered heterosexual individuals.

These disparities relate to a lack of inclusivity in healthcare, poor communication, and inadequate knowledge of LGBTQ+ health issues by healthcare professionals, and gaps in research on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Recommendations to improve the experience and care of LGBTQ+ individuals living with MS include increasing healthcare professional awareness of these issues and steps to ensure the provision of inclusive care.

US healthcare professionals need to be allies to the LGBTQ+ community to help address disparities in quality of care and overall health.