Trans Health 101
This research article explores the concept of "detransphobia," detailing the unique gender minority stressors and discrimination faced by individuals who detransition. It highlights how societal and political pressures contribute to these stressors and emphasizes the need for supportive resources for those who experience detransition.
This guide provides comprehensive information on chest binding for transgender and non-binary individuals, including safe binding practices, potential risks, and tips for maintaining physical health while binding. It is designed to help individuals bind safely and effectively, minimizing the risk of injury or discomfort.
This booklet offers guidance for trans men, trans masculine, and non-binary individuals recovering from hysterectomy surgery. It includes practical advice on post-surgery care, exercises to aid recovery, and tips for maintaining overall physical health and well-being during the healing process.
This resource was created in collaboration with trans/non-binary people and members of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP).
A general overview and resource list for gender affirming transition in the Champlain region, created by Dr. Jennifer DiFiore, MD.
This resource provides definitions and explanations of essential terms related to gender-affirming care, helping healthcare providers and individuals better understand concepts such as gender identity, gender expression, and medical transition.
This infographic provides a visual overview of key concepts related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, offering educational insights to help create a more inclusive and respectful healthcare environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
This resource offers practical tips for healthcare providers to deliver inclusive, affirming, and culturally safer perinatal care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, addressing common challenges and providing actionable steps to enhance care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
This guide explores the intersection of transgender health and HIV, offering insights into the rights of transgender individuals in accessing healthcare and HIV services. It includes strategies for advocacy, information on legal protections, and best practices for ensuring that transgender people receive equitable, respectful, and comprehensive HIV care.
This article from the Canadian Family Physician explores the importance of integrating gender-affirming primary care into general family medicine practices, arguing that the necessary skills already exist within the scope of family physicians and emphasizing the need for inclusive, accessible care for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
Provides detailed answers to common community inquiries regarding prescriptions, first steps in the transitioning process, counselling and youth supports, as well as where clients can access relevant resources.
This toolkit offers comprehensive guidance for healthcare providers and organizations on delivering HIV prevention services to transgender women of color. It includes culturally sensitive approaches, best practices, and resources aimed at reducing HIV transmission and supporting the health and well-being of this marginalized group.
Provides a host of information regarding gender affirmative practice. Includes relevant statistics, terminology, social determinants of health and cultural context. Guides providers through using gender affirmative language and pronouns, and gender-neutral autonomy terminology. It also gives resources to engage with for next steps in continuing the learning process.