Body Positive: A Closer Look at BMI Criteria for Gender-Affirming Surgery

Body mass index (BMI) requirements for gender-affirming surgeries can sometimes present an obstacle to gender transition surgery for many transgender and gender diverse people. Sean Iwamoto, MD, and John M. Taormina, MD, two of the authors of a recent Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism paper, discuss the need for a multidisciplinary approach for these […]

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