Practical tips on starting estrogen or testosterone on patients who are transgender and approach to primary care with cancer screening.

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Show notes, transcripts, and references: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2020/04/01/5-pearls-on-transgender-health-hormone-therapy-and-preventive-screening/

Time Stamps:

02:54 Hormone therapy contraindications
07:09 Time course for hormone changes
10:21 Hormone risks
19:09 Hormone treatment options
25:22 Preventative Care Screening

Tags: CoreIM, gender affirming care

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#62 Transgender Health, Hormone Therapy and Preventive Screening: 5 Pearls Segment