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Transgender health

Transgender, gender nonconforming, or nonbinary people experience a number of unique health challenges and we’re here to help you better understand.

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5 Tips for Finding Affirming Mental Health Care as a Transgender Person
Here’s how to seek referrals for competent providers, find affordable care, and more.

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A Guide to Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transfeminine People
Here’s what you need to know about feminizing surgery, from finding a surgeon to establishing a safe...

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A Guide to Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transmasculine People
Here’s what you need to know about masculinizing surgery, from finding a surgeon to establishing a s...

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Fertility Care and Family Planning for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People
Here’s how to understand your options and find safe, affirming care.

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What Transgender and Gender-Diverse People Should Know About Screening for STIs and Hepatitis C
Understanding your risk factors can help you figure out how often to be screened for STIs, including...

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How to Update Your Identity Documents to Match Your Gender
Here’s how to change your documents and IDs to help ease the process of affirming your gender.

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How Does Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy Work?
Here are answers to your top questions about what to expect from the process, plus how to find knowl...

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5 Myths About Transgender Mental Health—and Why They’re Harmful
Dispelling these pervasive misconceptions can help boost mental well-being for gender-diverse people...

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What Transgender Men and Transmasculine People Need to Know About Gynecologic Cancers
Screening is usually based on your anatomy—not your gender—but there are a few caveats to keep in mi...

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Accessing Gender-Affirming Health Care: Tips for Navigating the System
Here’s how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system, find quality providers and pay for gen...