Transgender Men and the Gynecologist

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Gender-Affirming Care

Background:

• Growing attention to gender dysphoria and incongruence necessitates specialized medical knowledge.
• Gynecologists increasingly encounter patients undergoing gender transition (social, medical, surgical).
• Individuals assigned female at birth transitioning to male require specific gynecologic care considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To equip general gynecologists with essential knowledge for caring for transgender males.
• To review relevant terminology, treatments, and well-gynecologic care aspects.
• To improve the quality of care for gender incongruent individuals.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on gender-affirming care for transgender males.
• Synthesis of information on sex/gender language, medical treatments, and gynecologic needs.
• Highlighting key aspects for practical application by gynecologists.

Main Results:

• Understanding of evolving sex and gender terminology is crucial.
• Knowledge of common medical and surgical transition treatments is necessary.
• Specific well-gynecologic care protocols are vital for transgender male patients.

Conclusions:

• Gynecologists must be informed about the unique needs of transgender males.
• Awareness of transition-related care and standard gynecologic practices ensures comprehensive patient management.
• This review serves as a guide for providing optimal care to this population.