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Managing Kidney Disease in the Trans Community
1Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK.
Journal of Renal Care
|July 12, 2025
Summary
Transgender and nonbinary individuals require sensitive care in renal services. Specific considerations for kidney function estimation and potential surgical impacts are crucial for quality, person-centered treatment.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare equity
- Renal medicine
- Transgender health
Background:
- Transgender and nonbinary people face healthcare inequities and trauma.
- Culturally safe and sensitive care is essential for quality, person-centered treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore the needs of transgender and nonbinary individuals in renal services.
- Identify practice recommendations and research gaps.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on general transgender healthcare.
- Focused review on specific renal care issues for transgender and nonbinary patients.
Main Results:
- eGFR formula selection requires careful consideration of gender identity, especially for trans men on hormonal therapy.
- Assessment of kidney function for trans women and nonbinary individuals needs further research.
- Urogenital gender-affirming surgery can impact kidney disease progression and management.
Conclusions:
- Transgender and nonbinary individuals need sensitive care within renal settings.
- Accurate kidney function assessment and awareness of surgical implications are vital.
- Further research is needed to optimize renal care for this population.
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