emDocs - April 13, 2017 - Authors: Condino A and Riddell J
Edited by: Koyfman A and Long B
"Key Points
- Many transgender people are on hormone therapy to promote gender-affirming secondary sex characteristics. Be aware that trans women may be at an increased risk of VTE and migraine.
- Be aware of binding and tucking and how this may relate to chest and genital complaints, respectively.
- It is important to know the timing and type of Gender-Affirming surgeries to accurately assess for potential complications, if this is relevant to the chief complaint."