October 29, 2024
Description:
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people represent a growing subset of patient
populations, yet many continue to report a lack of provider knowledge when it comes to
TGD health. This session will build on TGD health terminology and competency
essentials by reviewing evidence-based recommendations for contraceptive counseling.
Learning Objectives:
- List 5 terms related to gender-inclusive sexual and reproductive health.
- Describe barriers faced by TGD people seeking contraception.
- Give examples of contraceptive considerations for TGD people.
- Discuss available contraceptives for TGD people.
Speakers:
Chance Krempasky FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, AAHIVS
Associate Director of Medicine- Education at Callen Lorde Community Health Center in New York City.
Professor of Clinical Nursing at Columbia University School of Nursing, in the Certificate in Professional Achievement in TGNB Health Care Program.
Lead author of “Chapter 22: Contraception for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Diverse, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual Individuals” in the 22nd Edition of Contraceptive Technology.
Miles Harris FNP-BC, AAHIVS
Trans and nonbinary-identified family nurse practitioner and the Director of Gender-Affirming Care for UC Davis Health.
Assistant Clinical Professor at the UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
Published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and The Nurse Practitioner, as well as textbooks including Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers and 22nd Edition of Contraceptive Technology.
Resources: