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Obstetric and Gynecologic Care for Individuals Who Are LGBT

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Healthcare

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Abstract

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) has historically been defined as the provision of care to women, specifically their reproductive organs, across the lifespan and during pregnancy. In actuality, OB/GYN encompasses the provision of care irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and natal pelvic anatomy. Understanding the barriers to OB/GYN care faced by LGBT patients and how to perform a sensitive history and physical to reduce re-traumatization form the foundation for OB/GYN care. This chapter further discusses the risk and health disparities faced by individuals who identify as LGBT, recommendations for preventive screening, routine gynecologic care, family building, fertility and reproduction in order to improve care for LGBT patients.

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Eckstrand, K.L., Potter, J., Edmiston, E.K. (2016). Obstetric and Gynecologic Care for Individuals Who Are LGBT. In: Eckstrand, K., Ehrenfeld, J. (eds) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Healthcare. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19752-4_17

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