Pediatric Drug Therapy: Medical Care for Transgender Youth

This module will focus on the use of gender-affirming medications for transgender youth. 

OBJECTIVES FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

  1. Discuss appropriate choice of medication or treatment modality for genderaffirming medical care.
  2. Review medication dose titration and monitoring guidelines for gender-affirming medications.
  3. Explain expected permanent and non-permanent effects of gender-affirming hormone treatment.
  4. Recognize common side effects and risks of gender affirming medications.

Presentation & Handout

Katie Sumerwell, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC   
Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children’s, Seattle

Handout

Medical Care for Transgender Youth

Video

Access here: https://uwcne.net/media/2019/19109-OL-06/06-Sumerwell-Transgender_player.html

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