There are an estimated 1.4 million transgendered people living in the United States, with the highest percentages of surveyed people self-identifying as such in Hawaii, California, New Mexico, and Georgia.
Provides the most up-to-date information on transgender science and its applications, for gender-diverse people, their supporters, and the professionals who assist them to lead healthy, happy, and successful lives.
The number of people presenting at gender clinics worldwide for assistance has increased exponentially in the last decade. Transgender people also have become much more prominent in the media. An increase in political populism, however, has brought unprecedented attacks on trans* people. Covering a wealth of topics relevant to transgender people and their supporters, both social and professional, Heath and Wynne help readers to see through the flawed arguments of those who wish to inflict damage on the trans* community.
The content of this book ranges from theoretical ideas about the origin of gender diversity to practical solutions for trans* people to enjoy life in their chosen gender. Physical health topics include hormone therapy, puberty blockers, breast augmentation/reduction, gender confirmation surgery, and speech therapy. Mental health topics include dealing with discrimination, bullying, and transphobia.
The text is presented so that it can be understood with no scientific background, but is also highly relevant to the health professional. Copious footnotes and references allow those wishing to delve more deeply into the topics to do so easily. The book is also supported by readily accessible resources available online and on social media.
Features
Covers the full spectrum of current knowledge on trans* health and issues
Surveys transgender history and defines transgender terminology
Addresses new developments for young and elder transgender people
Includes copious footnotes and references
Lists further resources available online and on social media
Author(s): Rachel Ann Heath and Katie Wynne
Series: Sex, Love, and Psychology Series
Publisher: Praeger, ABC-CLIO
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 288
Tags: trans*; transgender; LGBTQ+
Cover page
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Halftitle page
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Series page
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Title page
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Copyright page
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CONTENTS......Page 6
SERIES FOREWORD......Page 8
PREFACE......Page 10
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 16
ABBREVIATIONS......Page 18
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION......Page 20
Chapter 2 WHAT IS GENDER?......Page 44
Chapter 3 GENDER DIVERSITY......Page 64
Chapter 4 GENDER AFFIRMATION......Page 74
Chapter 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF GENDER INCONGRUENCE......Page 86
Chapter 6 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS......Page 106
Chapter 7 HORMONE AND SURGICAL THERAPIES FOR ADULTS......Page 126
Chapter 8 FERTILITY......Page 166
Chapter 9 ANCILLARY PROCEDURES AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS......Page 184
Chapter 10 SOCIETAL ISSUES FOR GENDER-DIVERSE PEOPLE......Page 200
Chapter 11 CURRENT GUIDELINES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS......Page 226
Appendix: Resources......Page 238
Notes......Page 242
Index......Page 280
About the Authors......Page 286
About the Sex, Love, and Psychology Series Editor......Page 288
