trans Flashcards
What is the trans broken arm syndrome?
wont treat trans patients for things unrelated to trans health
unrelated genital inspections
discrimination
misgendering
What is an example of a puberty blocker?
lupron or leuoprolide
What are the effects of puberty blockers?
less growth height, no sex drive, fertility, strong emotions
True or false the height effects of blockers are irreversible?
False- will reach normal height
What is a feminizing drug?
spironolactone
How often do you need to do hormone testing? What levels? Feminizing
q 3 months
T=<1.74
E= 367-734
Is testosterone for masculizing enough for birth control?
NO
What dosing regimen is only available for testosterone?
micro dosing to test waters
What are levels of hormones for masculinizing?
T= 13.9-24
E= <13.6
S/e of testosterone?
CVD, mood, liver issues, infertility, genital atrophy
S/e of estrogen?
VTE, CVD, mood, low libido, infertility,genital atrophy
Age requirments for surgery top vs bottom?
Top= 16+
bottom=18+
Which surgery is only covered?
trans masc only, genital plasty
Guidlines resources for trans care?
WPATH
Sherbourne
