Opinion
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Provide appropriate sexual, reproductive health care for transgender patients
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- Gerald Montano, DO
To obtain an appropriate sexual history from transgender patients, focus on organs and activities instead of gender.
Opinion
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Walking the walk
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
You can help expand health care access for transgender youth.
Opinion
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Preexposure prophylaxis among LGBT youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
LGBT youth are at high risk of HIV, and the risks and benefits of HIV PrEP need to be considered in this vulnerable population.
Opinion
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Confronting hate and violence against the LGBT community
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Make your office a safe place for LGBT youth.
Opinion
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Obtaining coverage for transgender and gender-expansive youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Learn some strategies for obtaining insurance coverage for transgender youth.
Opinion
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Why state and school policies matter
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Policies in states and schools affect the health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth.
Opinion
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Eating disorders in transgender youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
The field of transgender health is growing. What began as a lone German physician in 1918 defying the norms of treating gender identity as a...
Article
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Addressing sexuality, gender identity issues is key to positive outcomes
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano gives advice on how to discuss sexuality and gender identity with tween and teen patients.
Article
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Fear and hope: Helping LGBT youth cope with the 2016 election results
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano offers suggestions on how to help LGBT youth cope with the results of the 2016 election.
News
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It does get better ... with your help: Preventing suicide
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano discusses preventing suicide in LGBT youth.
News
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How young is too young? The optimal age for transitioning for transgender and gender nonconforming youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano discusses the challenges related to the decision-making process for transitioning to the self-identified gender.
News
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Bullying
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano discusses how bullying affects LGBT youth.
News
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Seven myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano dispels some myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth.
News
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Guidance for parents of LGBT youth
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano outlines how parents can best help their LGBT youth.
News
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A primer on sexuality and gender identity
- Author:
- Gerald Montano, DO
Dr. Gerald Montano gives a primer on sexuality and gender identity as an introduction to a column on LGBT youth.