Addresses the challenges of both endocrine and non-endocrine care of transgender patients, from hormone therapy to gender reassignment surgery
Provides discussion of psychological, legal, ethical and social issues surrounding transgender patient care
An excellent resource for practicing endocrinologists, primary care physicians and allied medical professionals

Autorentext
Leonid Poretsky, MD, Northwell Health, Division of Endocrinology, Friedman Transgender Health and Wellness Program, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
Wylie C. Hembree, MD, Columbia University, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.

Inhalt
History and Prevalence of Gender Dysphoria.- Gaps in Transgender Care.- Biology of Gender Identity and Gender Incongruence.- Primary Care of Transgender Adults.- Primary Care of Transgender Children and Adolescents.- Geriatric Transgender Care.- Mental Health Issues in Caring for the Transgender Population.- Endocrine Care of Transgender Adults.- Endocrine Care of Transgender Children and Adolescents.- Gender Confirmation Surgery.- Fertility Issues in Transgender Care.- Voice Changes in Transgender Care.- HIV Infection in Transgender Persons.- Transgender Care and Medical Education.- The Social Elements of TGNC's Individuals Journey to Living Authentically.- Legal Issues for Transgender Individuals.- Ethics of Gender Affirming Care.- Spiritual Care of Transgender Persons.- Resources for Transgender Individuals: Transgender Organizations and Services.