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Who Should be Following the Trans-Female Patient Pre and Post Vaginoplasty? An Argument for the Pediatric Gynaecologist

Authors :
Philippa Brain
Sarah K. McQuillan
Christine Osborne
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. 43:251-254
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2021.

Abstract

Increasing numbers of transgender patients are opting for gender-affirming care. Since pediatric and adolescent gynaecology (PAG) providers perform the majority of vaginoplasty procedures for developmental anomalies of the female reproductive tract (such as vaginal agenesis), this commentary supports the position that PAG providers should be involved in the pre- and postoperative care of trans women.

Details

ISSN :
17012163
Volume :
43
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....cfb89e2fe37022984806a7be9b867187