Gender dysphoria in the field of obstetrics and gynecology

Dimitra Mitsopoulou; Andreas Papadopoulos; Elisavet Papadopoulou-Skordou; Angeliki-Astero Papathanasiou; Christina Papapetrou; Nikolaos Vlahos

doi:10.1016/j.medj.2021.04.024

Gender dysphoria in the field of obstetrics and gynecology

Med. 2021 May 14;2(5):475-481. doi: 10.1016/j.medj.2021.04.024.

Authors

Dimitra Mitsopoulou¹, Andreas Papadopoulos², Elisavet Papadopoulou-Skordou², Angeliki-Astero Papathanasiou², Christina Papapetrou², Nikolaos Vlahos²

Affiliations

¹ Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Aretaieion Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias Avenue 76, Athens 115 28, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: dimits96@gmail.com.
² Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Aretaieion Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias Avenue 76, Athens 115 28, Athens, Greece.

PMID: 35590228
DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2021.04.024

Abstract

Obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) clinicians often manage gender dysphoric patients but frequently lack the necessary training. These individuals comprise a vastly heterogeneous group and gender clinics, staffed by multi-disciplinary teams, should become the standard of care, promoting a holistic approach. All OB/GYN clinicians need to be aware of basic aspects of gender dysphoria.

MeSH terms

Female
Gender Dysphoria* / diagnosis
Gynecology* / education
Humans
Internship and Residency*
Obstetrics* / education
Pregnancy