LBTQ+ Flashcards
What organization sets the standards of care for LBTQ+ healthcare?
World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH)
Any person with hormonally enhanced breast tissue over the age of 50 and how many years of estrogen therapy should undergo mammography?
5+ years
Do transmen older than 30 need a pap smear to screen for HPV?
A pap is indicated if their HPV-self swab is positive, they are at the highest risk for HPV related cancer
Who is at high risk for testicular cancer?
Transwomen or people who participate in drag
Does the USPSTF recommend screening for testicular cancer?
No, they do recommend that patients be taught about signs of testicular cancer
Will a trans female still have a prostate at total gender affirming surgery?
Yes
What vaccines are recommended for men who have sex with men and transgender patients who have sex with men?
HPV: 2-3 doses up to age 45
Hep A: 2 doses
Hep B: 3 doses
Is testosterone terattogenic?
Yes! Extremely.
Trans males having sex with men can still get pregnant, really important to ask pregnancy desire and provide education
What topics should be included in screening of LGBTQ+ patients?
Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Activity
Drugs
Shelter
Employment
Women who have sex with women have what degree of risk for STD’s
Low risk, still have a moderate risk for HPV
When screening LGBTQ+ patients for STD’s, HIV, Hepatitis panel, RPR, GC/chlamydia should be run every three months in what group?
High risk groups
Is giardia considered an STI?
Yes
What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis in someone with a neovagina?
Clindamycin (not Metronidazole due to different tissue types)
What is the treatment for Giardia in LBTQ patients?
Metronidazole
What is the treatment of Epididymitis in patients engaging in penetrative anal sex?
Ceftriaxone and Levofloxacin (instead of Doxy)