Sport participation policy Sport participation policies influence who has access to sport and competition, which in turn shapes our idea of who is an athlete. While inclusion policies can be…
This chapter will attempt to translate aspects of military service to a nonmilitary medical community to inform medical providers caring for transgender persons before entering military service or already serving…
Transgender athletes have been competing openly since 1976 [ ] when Renee Richards took the tennis world by storm. Richard was not the only openly transgender athlete of note in…
Introduction The discussion of gender in sports is not new in the world of professional, amateur, and even high school athletic events. This chapter starts by exploring historic definitions of…
Introduction The purpose of gender-affirming surgery is to help alleviate distress associated with anatomical structures which (1) cannot be altered or eliminated by medical treatment, (2) have not changed enough…
I think the beauty of being human is that we are incredibly, intimately near each other, we know about each other, but yet we do not know or never can…
Introduction The estimated prevalence of transgender individuals in the United States is 390 in 100,000 [ ]. In order to better care for the transgender athlete, a provider must understand…
For some transgender individuals, medical transition represents an important aspect of gender affirmation and alleviation of feelings of gender dysphoria. As with other aspects of gender transition, personal preferences and…
Introduction Before a practitioner can begin work with a Transgender Athlete, it is important to be comfortable with a vernacular that is applicable to all individuals, but often exclusively associated…
Epidemiology An estimated 0.6% of adults in the United States identify as transgender [ ]. The prevalence of transgender youth has been more difficult to predict. In one study, the…
