Table 2.
Selected clinical articles and resources
| Care Domain | Title (Citation) | Authors | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/primary care | Comprehensive Care of the Transgender Patient, 1st Edition18 | Ferrando CA | 2020 | A multidisciplinary resource on transgender health care and surgery covering many aspects of transgender health care, including epidemiology and history, mental health services, endocrine and hormone therapy treatment, and surgical options |
| Care of the Transgender Patient19 | Safer JD et al. | 2019 | Guide published by the American College of Physicians to assist primary care and family medicine physicians in caring for transgender patients | |
| Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons: What Clinicians Should Know20 | Klein DA et al. | 2018 | The article describes key information clinicians should know when caring for transgender and gender-diverse persons. | |
| Best Practices in LGBT Care: A Guide for Primary Care Physicians21 | McNamara M and Ng H | 2016 | This article reviews some best practices for health screening and care for LGBT people. | |
| Trans Bodies, Trans Selves22 | Erickson-Schroth L (editor) | 2014 | Comprehensive guide and resource for TGNB people, written by TGNB people | |
| Cancer surveillance | Female-to-male patients have high prevalence of unsatisfactory Paps compared to non-transgender females: implications for cervical cancer screening.23 | Peitzmeier SM et al. | 2014 | Research article examining Pap tests results at an urban community health center demonstrating femaleto -male patients had more unsatisfactory examinations |
| Cancer in Transgender People: Evidence and Methodological Considerations24 | Braun H et al. | 2017 | Comprehensive review of cancer epidemiology in TGNB people | |
| Breast cancer risk in transgender people receiving hormone treatment: nationwide cohort study in the Netherlands25 | de Blok Christel JM et al. | 2019 | Retrospective cohort study on breast cancer incidence and characteristics among transgender people in the Netherlands | |
| Cancer Screening for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients26 | Grimstad F et al. | 2020 | Review of sex-trait related cancer risks and screening guidelines in transgender and gender-diverse populations | |
| Reproductive/sexual health and fertility | From Erasure to Opportunity: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Transgender Men Around Pregnancy and Recommendations for Providers28 | Hoffkling A et al. | 2017 | Exploratory qualitative study on the experiences of transgender men around pregnancy |
| Fertility Concerns of the Transgender Patient27 | Cheng PJ et al. | 2019 | Review article describing the fertility issues and concerns transgender people face | |
| Transgender men and Pregnancy29 | Obedin-Maliver J and Makadon H | 2016 | Commentary providing guidance to clinicians caring for transgender men or gender nonconforming people who are contemplating, carrying or have completed a pregnancy | |
| Family Planning and Contraception Use in Transgender men30 | Light A et al. | 2018 | Exploratory study describing current contraceptive practices and fertility desires of transgender men during and after transitioning | |
| Mental health | Transgender Mental Health31 | Erickson-Schroth L and Carmel T | 2016 | Guest editorial for a special issue of Psychiatric Annals addressing mental health concerns for transgender people |
| Gender Dysphoria in Adults: An Overview and Primer for Psychiatrists32 | Byne W et al. | 2018 | White paper describing the diagnostic nosology, epidemiology, gender development, mental health assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and referral for gender-affirming somatic treatments in adults with gender dysphoria | |
| Gender-affirming hormonal therapy self-care | Structural Inequities and Social Networks Impact Hormone Use and Misuse Among Transgender Women in Los Angeles County33 | Clark K et al. | 2018 | Quantitative study examining associations between medically monitored hormone use, hormone misuse, structural inequities and social dynamics in a cohort of transgender women |
| Nonprescribed Hormone Use and Self-Performed Surgeries: “Do-It-Yourself” Transitions in Transgender Communities in Ontario, Canada34 | Rotondi NK et al. | 2013 | Case series describing nonprescribed hormone use and self-performed surgeries among a cohort of transgender adults | |
| Tranitioning Bodies: The Case of Self-Prescribing Sexual Hormones in Gender Affirmation in Individuals Attending Psychiatric Services35 | Metatasio A et al. | 2018 | Case series describing transgender and gender nonconforming individuals self-prescribing and self-administration of hormones without medical; consultation | |
| Social determinants of care | Barriers and Facilitators to Engagement and Retention in Care Among Transgender Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus36 | Sevelius JM et al. | 2014 | Qualitative study examining culturally unique barriers and facilitators to engagement and retention in HIV care among transgender women |
| A Preliminary Assessment of Selected Social Determinants of Health in a Sample of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals in Puerto Rico37 | Martinez-Velez JJ et al. | 2019 | Survey study using a community-based participatory research approach exploring social determinants of health affecting a cohort of transgender and gender nonconforming adults | |
| Social Determinants of Discrimination and Access to Health Care Among Transgender Women in Oregon38 | Garcia J and Crosby RA | 2020 | Qualitative study exploring social determinants affecting patients’ access to gender affirmation care |