Lgbtq
Study highlights potential barriers to fertility preservation for transgender adolescents

Among transgender adolescent patients in an Australian study, 62% of those who were assigned male sex at birth elected to pursue fertility preservation before seeking hormonal intervention — a much higher proportion than what has been reported in similar North American studies, according to researchers.
Depression, suicidal ideation rates high among transgender teens

Many adolescents who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming were identified as experiencing psychological comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, with a greater burden observed among transgender males vs. transgender females, according to findings accepted for presentation at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting.
Gender-concordant IDs improve mental health, reduce suicidal thoughts among transgender individuals
Q&A: LGBT patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers face unique challenges

Currently, 1.1 million LGBT individuals in the United States are aged 65 years or older, and recent estimates have predicted that this population will grow to 7 million by 2030. As more LGBT adults age, this patient population will be faced with increased likelihood for developing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.