Lower urinary tract symptoms in transmasculine individuals: prevalence and association with anxiety and depression

In the United States alone, 1.6 million people identify as transgender and gender diverse. While there is a large spectrum of possible gender identities, there is limited evidence from focus groups that transgender men and transmasculine (TGM/TM) individuals assigned female at birth report a variety of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) which adversely affects patients ’ mental health. LUTS research, however, is limited by inequities. While there is considerable research on the impact of LUTS on mental health in cisgender women, little is known about LUTS experienced by TGM/TM individuals.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research