Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery

Thoroughly revised for its third edition, Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery remains an essential practical guide to behavioral, medical, and surgical care of transgender and gender diverse patients across the lifespan.Edited by three internationally recognized authorities with contributions from leading specialists across medicine, surgery, psychology, and public health, this edition integrates the WPATH Standards of Care 8 and reflects the most current evidence across every domain of transgender healthcare, from primary care and hormone management to transgender surgery, mental health, reproductive medicine, and advocacy. This book provides an in-depth understanding of gender diversity and an exhaustive view of the attendant social, political, and behavioral issues that impact the lives of transgender people, as well as treatment protocols for medical and surgical interventions. Extensively referenced and illustrated, this clinical guide instructs both novice and experienced practitioners on gender-affirming care.This book is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers, and a standard-setting text in a rapidly evolving field.