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Creating Safe Spaces in Gynecology for Transgender and Gender-diverse People
John Hayden1, Emile Redwood2, Angela Chaudhari1
1Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 14, 2025
Summary
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals face barriers in gynecologic care. Implementing inclusive practices in healthcare workflows can create safer environments for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Health Equity
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients encounter substantial obstacles in accessing inclusive gynecologic care.
- These barriers impede care from appointment scheduling through clinical encounters and medical record access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers in gynecologic care for TGD patients.
- To propose strategies for creating more inclusive and safer healthcare environments.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing care models for TGD patients.
- Review of potential integration points for inclusive practices in daily clinical workflows.
Main Results:
- Care barriers exist at multiple stages of the patient journey.
- Recognizing and addressing these shortcomings is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Inclusive practices are essential for improving gynecologic care for TGD individuals.
- Modifying workflows can foster safer healthcare spaces for TGD patients seeking gynecologic services.
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