In this episode of CME on the Go, our hosts tackle the nuanced topic of transgender patient care with the help of Dr. Evans Lodge, a specialist in gender affirming care. The discussion covers the basics of gender dysphoria, the importance of compassionate care, building therapeutic relationships, and the practicalities of hormone treatment. Dr. Lodge also touches on the significance of an interdisciplinary approach and the key medical monitoring guidelines for hormone therapies. This episode emphasizes the role of family physicians in providing comprehensive and inclusive care, aiming to reduce fear and promote familiarity with gender affirming practices.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the foundational concepts and terminology related to gender-affirming hormone therapy to improve communication and comfort with transgender patients.

1. Identify common hormone regimens, dosing considerations, and monitoring strategies for transgender patients, including potential side effects and lab tracking.

1. Engage in reflective dialogue with clinical experts to increase confidence in supporting transgender patients, even if not directly managing hormone therapy.

The AAFP has reviewed Not a Lecture, just a Conversation: Hormones & Transgender Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 1/5/2026 to 6/4/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link.

https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/19631/e

References and Resources

1. Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People. UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program. Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People | Gender Affirming Health Program

1. World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), including their "Standards of Care Version 8." Home - WPATH

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