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Title: TEN THINGS TRANSGENDER PERSONS SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Post by: Hazumu on December 26, 2008, 01:40:40 AM
Post by: Hazumu on December 26, 2008, 01:40:40 AM
Author: Rebecca A. Allison, MD
Board of Directors, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
American Medical Association, Advisory Committee on GLBT Issues
Interventional Cardiologist, Phoenix, Arizona
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Board of Directors, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
American Medical Association, Advisory Committee on GLBT Issues
Interventional Cardiologist, Phoenix, Arizona
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Quote1. Access to health care
2. Health history
3. Hormones
4. Cardiovascular health (to avoid heart attack & stroke)
5. Cancer
6. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) & safe sex
7. Alcohol & tobacco
8. Depression / anxiety
9. Injectable silicone
10. Fitness (diet & exercise)