Providing Cross-Gender Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients

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Sponsor: National LGBT Health Education Center Speaker: Gal Mayer, MD Originally presented on April 30, 2013. Archived This intermediate level webinar is for health care providers interested in delivering effective, culturally responsive cross-gender hormone therapy for transgender patients. The webinar is led by Dr. Gal Mayer, who as medical director of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center -- New York City's LGBT Health Center -- oversaw the care of over 1600 transgender patients. Dr. Mayer walks participants through the current protocols for treating patients with cross-gender hormone therapy, including a discussion of assessment, effects, benefits, risks, and administration. Throughout, Dr. Mayer explains how to offer these treatments in a way that shows the greatest sensitivity and respect towards transgender patients. Please note, this webinar lasts 75 minutes.