Currently, nutrition information targeting transgender individuals is limited. Traditionally, nutrition assessment methods have been gender-specific, with one set of guidelines for males and one for females. There is no standard of care to inform clinicians about nutrition assessment methods for transgender and gender nonconforming patients. Clinicians may choose to use values related to the patient’s gender identity, may individualize nutrition care based on the patient’s stage of medical transition, or may use a range of values as appropriate.

If a loved one, friend, or co-worker says something that is sexist, you can speak up and make your point to make it less sexist. However, speaking up is not easy, especially if you are confronting someone you love or someone who has power over you at work.

Harassment occurs in many places and in many forms today, making people feel unsafe and anxious. Harassment can occur based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. If you see someone being harassed in public, what should you do?

Male hormone therapy is used in women who are transitioning to male gender. It is used alone or in combination with gender reassignment surgery. The masculinizing hormones used can bring many benefits in changing gender identity, but there are also health risks for the user.