Receipt of gender-affirming surgeries among transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) can be an important part of comprehensive care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, but this care is not …

Health care utilization during the first 5½ years of authorized service by transgender U.S. Service members (2016-2021)

Abstract: Purpose: This study examined the utilization of gender-affirming health care by active-duty service members during the initial 5½ years that transgender and …

Combined multidisciplinary gender-affirming surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model to optimize access to care, resource utilization, and medical readiness for military patients

Abstract: Introduction: Access to surgical care for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has been a persistent challenge within the DoD due to long waiting lists, strict insurance …

Patient experiences and provider perspectives on accessing gender-affirming surgical services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans have a greater prevalence of suicide morbidity and mortality than cisgender veterans. Gender-affirming surgery …