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editorial
. 2023 Oct 16;102(11):1428–1430. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14686
Transgender women/nonbinary people assigned male at birth Transgender men/nonbinary people assigned female at birth Implications for clinical practice
Breast cancer Risk increased Risk decreased
  • Mammography may be warranted for both groups

  • Possible increased gender dysphoria from screening/treatment

  • Be aware of barriers to screening/treatment

Cervical cancer N/A Risk may be increased; more research is needed
  • Follow current guidelines

  • Possible increased gender dysphoria from pelvic examination

  • Barriers to screening/treatment

Prostate cancer Risk decreased N/A
  • Follow current guidelines

  • Be aware that estrogen may increase tumor aggressiveness

  • Possible increased gender dysphoria from rectal examinations and treatment

  • Barriers to screening/treatment

Testicular cancer No change in risk N/A
  • Possible gender dysphoria related to examinations

  • Barriers to screening/treatment

Non‐reproductive cancers More research is needed More research is needed
  • Follow current guidelines as applicable

  • Barriers to screening/treatment