Side Effect Profiles of Nonhormonal, Nonsurgical Gender-Affirming Body Modifications.

IF 3.5 2区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

LGBT health Pub Date : 2025-05-28 DOI:10.1089/lgbt.2024.0319

Ben L Schwartz, Nguyen K Tran, Jonathan A Mayo, Sarah M Peitzmeier, Tonia C Poteat, Micah E Lubensky, Annesa Flentje, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Mitchell R Lunn

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Abstract

Purpose: Binding, packing, using stand-to-pee (STP) devices, and tucking are nonhormonal, nonsurgical gender-affirming body modifications (GABMs) that are used to affirm gender expression. This study sought to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of and side effects experienced by those using GABMs. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of The Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality Study participants who completed the 2023 Annual Questionnaire. Data on sociodemographics and self-reported side effects were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of 6296 participants, 1694 reported GABMs including binding (n = 995), packing (n = 590), using an STP device (n = 351), and tucking (n = 265). Each GABM had a distinct side effect profile. Pain (2.0%-48.2% past-year prevalence) and dermatologic concerns (0.5%-23.2% past-year prevalence) were reported across GABMs. Conclusion: While GABMs promote mental health and patient safety, they carry a risk of adverse physical health effects. Providers play a vital role in managing GABM-associated side effects to ensure patients can continue to affirm their gender identities.

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非激素、非手术性别确认身体修饰的副作用概况。

目的：捆绑、包装、使用站着小便（STP）装置和折叠是用于确认性别表达的非激素、非手术的性别确认身体修饰（gabm）。本研究试图描述使用gabm的人的社会人口学特征和副作用。方法：我们对完成2023年年度问卷调查的人口研究中的身份和平等差异研究参与者进行了横断面研究。收集社会人口统计数据和自我报告的副作用数据，并使用描述性统计进行分析。结果：在6296名参与者中，1694名报告了GABMs，包括捆绑（n = 995），包装（n = 590），使用STP设备（n = 351）和折叠（n = 265）。每种GABM都有不同的副作用。所有gabm报告了疼痛（2.0%-48.2%过去一年的患病率）和皮肤问题（0.5%-23.2%过去一年的患病率）。结论：GABMs在促进心理健康和患者安全的同时，也有对身体健康产生不良影响的风险。提供者在管理gabm相关副作用方面发挥着至关重要的作用，以确保患者能够继续确认他们的性别身份。

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LGBT health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -

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6.60

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6.20%

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期刊介绍： LGBT Health is the premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting optimal healthcare for millions of sexual and gender minority persons worldwide by focusing specifically on health while maintaining sufficient breadth to encompass the full range of relevant biopsychosocial and health policy issues. This Journal aims to promote greater awareness of the health concerns particular to each sexual minority population, and to improve availability and delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare services. LGBT Health also encourages further research and increased funding in this critical but currently underserved domain. The Journal provides a much-needed authoritative source and international forum in all areas pertinent to LGBT health and healthcare services. Contributions from all continents are solicited including Asia and Africa which are currently underrepresented in sex research.