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  • Transgender adults rely on romantic partners (RPs) for support during medical transition.
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  • To explore RPs' perceptions of transgender individuals' (TIs) needs during medical transition.
  • To identify challenges RPs encounter while supporting TIs.
  • To understand strategies RPs employ to overcome these challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 RPs in the United States.
  • Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview data, identifying key themes.

Main Results:

  • RPs identified TIs' needs for emotional support, practical assistance, and safety.
  • RPs faced challenges including resource scarcity, TIs' mental health issues, and stigma.
  • RPs utilized strategies such as effective communication, education, adaptive coping, and seeking support.

Conclusions:

  • Stigma emerged as a significant challenge for RPs and a safety concern for TIs.
  • Support from the LGBTQ+ community was crucial for RPs.
  • Integrating RPs into gender-affirming care is recommended to enhance support systems for transgender individuals.