Sexually transmitted diseases and HIV in transgender  patients

The word transgender is composed of trans, which means “across” in Latin, and gender, and it describes people whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex. It is the “T” in LGBTQ+, an abbreviation that encompasses the range of sexual orientations and gender identities. Our review describes the range of human gender identities, as well as variations in anatomy–particularly after gender-affirming treatment–as they pertain to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - December 22, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Almog Badash, Dara Grennan, Joerg Albrecht Source Type: research