Transgender individuals are more likely to receive unequal care and are less likely in general to seek care or preventative services. Often, they are even relied upon to educate their own providers on the basic tenets of transgender care. Healthcare providers can better serve these patients through an interprofessional approach to comprehensive, respectful, and gender-affirming support. Listen in to this week’s episode as Dr. Anisa Hansen describes important steps we can take to have a positive impact on the health of this patient population.

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Just like any other therapy, gender-affirming therapy should be patient-focused, with the patient's goals in mind. Healthcare providers will continue to be called upon to safely monitor these therapies and support their patients. The first and most important step is making a welcoming environment for patients and being both knowledgeable and open to how to best support and treat each patient. 

Show Segments
00:00 – Introductions
02:50 – Common Terminology 
07:00 – Pronouns 
08:00 – Social & Legal Affirmation
09:45 – Issues Surrounding Gender Affirming Care
10:59 – Hormone Therapy for Non-Binary Individuals 
13:00 – Masculinizing Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
18:31 – Feminizing Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
22:30 – Additional Resources
22:35 – Closing Remarks 

Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD., BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University 
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Guest
Anisa Hansen, PharmD.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Mental Health Clinical Pharmacists, Iowa Lutheran Hospital 

Anisa Hansen has no relevant financial relationships to discuss.

Anisa Hansen has a passion to educate learners on topics in the areas of mental health, LGBTQ health, wellness, and equity and inclusion. Anisa provides clinical service, educates sixth-year pharmacy students, and provides medication education groups in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
 
References and Resources
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
UCSF Transgender Care

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CE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Define terminology associated with gender-affirming care
2. Discuss masculinizing treatment options

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-231-H01-P
Initial release date: 06/13/2022

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