The Pyramid of Transgender Health Therapeutics

Sanjay Kalra; Sanjay Sharma; Debmalya Sanyal; Pramila Kalra; Suja P Sukumar; Ashok K Rohilla; Mohan T Shenoy

doi:10.59793/ijcp.v34i2.458

The Pyramid of Transgender Health Therapeutics

Authors

Sanjay Kalra Dept. of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
Sanjay Sharma CEO and Managing Director, Association for Transgender Health in India (ATHI); Board Member, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH); Gurugram, Haryana, India
Debmalya Sanyal Professor, Dept. of Endocrinology, KPC Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Pramila Kalra Professor and Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Suja P Sukumar Consultant Endocrinologist, Renai Medicity, Cochin, Kerala, India
Ashok K Rohilla Consultant Endocrinologist, Renai Medicity, Cochin, Kerala, India
Mohan T Shenoy Consultant Endocrinologist, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59793/ijcp.v34i2.458

Keywords:

Transgender health, gender diversity, gender affirmation, hormone therapy

Abstract

Transgender care needs a multidisciplinary team approach. The awareness about transgender health has increased over the past few years in India. The pyramid of transgender health helps to demystify the care of transgender individuals. The 7 S's of lifestyle modification need to be followed in the routine clinical care of transgender individuals. The individuals also need psychological care and support, metabolic and medical care, endocrine management, and later surgery in some cases. The policy makers can use the pyramid to decide about financial help to the community for their holistic care. The physicians involved in the care of transgender individuals can also take guidance about comprehensive care and management of transgender and gender diverse individuals.

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Published

2023-07-11

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Brief Communication

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