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Body mass index (BMI) requirements for gender-affirming surgeries (GAS) present an obstacle to gender transition for many transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people.
Clinicians should be aware of the BMI-related barriers faced by TGD patients when considering GAS.
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Body mass index (BMI) requirements for gender-affirming surgeries (GAS) present an obstacle to gender transition for many transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people.
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Approach to the Patient: Navigating Body Mass Index Requirements for Gender-Affirming Surgery
John Michael Taormina et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgae193
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