Question explored with the scientific record
do most professional medical and scientific organizations claim that trans women are women
The retrieved studies do not address whether professional medical organizations claim that trans women are women.
The evidence block contains studies on surgical outcomes, hormone therapy, HIV risk, and healthcare access for transgender women, but none of them survey or document the official positions of professional medical or scientific organizations on the definition of "woman" [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31]. The question is about institutional policy statements, not about clinical outcomes or patient experiences.
This retrieval cannot answer the question. A search that returned studies on transgender health outcomes simply missed the literature on organizational position statements. The question would be answerable with a targeted search for policy documents from groups like the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, or similar bodies.
My call: the evidence does not cover this question. Confidence: not clear.
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Quality of life improves early after gender reassignment surgery in transgender women
This study investigates the quality of life (QoL) in transgender women undergoing gender reassignment surgery, revealing that while QoL improves in the first year post-surgery, it declines over time, ultimately remaining lower than that of the general population.
DOI: 10.1007/s00238-016-1252-0 -
Does Depth Matter? Factors Affecting Choice of Vulvoplasty Over Vaginoplasty as Gender-Affirming Genital Surgery for Transgender Women
This study investigates the factors influencing the choice of vulvoplasty over vaginoplasty as gender-affirming surgery for transgender women, revealing high satisfaction rates among vulvoplasty patients despite a preference for vaginoplasty among the majority.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.03.085 -
An Approach to Nonsuppressed Testosterone in Transgender Women Receiving Gender-Affirming Feminizing Hormonal Therapy
A stepwise, clinically oriented approach is proposed to identify and address the etiologies of nonsuppressed testosterone in transgender women on gender-affirming feminizing hormone therapy, illustrated by two case reports.
DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab068 -
Post-surgical outcomes in transgender women: a prospective analysis of sexual function and health-related quality of life
Penile inversion vaginoplasty in transgender women yields favorable long-term orgasm outcomes (74% at 6 months, 79.4% at 12 months) with stable physical quality of life, although mental health-related QoL remains below population norms, and younger age (<40) predicts better phys…
DOI: 10.1007/s00345-025-05887-9 -
Application of the “syndemics” theory to explain unprotected sex and transactional sex: A crosssectional study in men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, and non-MSM in Colombia
A cross-sectional study in Cali, Colombia using the syndemics framework found combinations of psychosocial problems with commercial sex in MSM but no cumulative effect or interactions in transgender women, supporting integrated mental health and HIV prevention.
DOI: 10.7705/biomedica.5082 -
Healthcare discrimination and factors associated with gender-affirming healthcare avoidance by transgender women and transgender men in Thailand: findings from a cross-sectional online-survey study
In Thailand, transgender people faced healthcare access barriers; transgender women used non-traditional services/hormones more than transgender men, and lack of service knowledge and sex-work history were associated with barriers.
DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01843-4 -
Gender Abuse and Incident HIV/STI Among Transgender Women in New York City: Buffering Effect of Involvement in a Transgender Community
This study investigates the relationship between gender-related abuse and HIV/STI risk behaviors among transgender women in New York City, highlighting the buffering effect of involvement in a transgender community.
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0977-7 -
Distinct mucosal and systemic immunological characteristics in transgender women potentially relating to HIV acquisition
A cross-sectional study comparing mucosal immunity, microbiomes, and inflammation across transgender women (TGW) after gender-affirming surgery, cisgender women, and men who have sex with men (MSM) to explore potential biological factors that may influence HIV acquisition risk i…
DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.169272 -
PrEP Disparities Among Transgender Feminine, Transgender Masculine, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Youth and Young Adults in the United States
Cross-network analysis of PrEP uptake disparities among transgender and gender expansive youth and young adults (N=477, aged 12–24) in ATN CARES (149) and TechStep (160) across the United States, showing low lifetime PrEP uptake (16%) with higher uptake among trans women and non…
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04590-x -
Transgender persons receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy: risk of acute cardiovascular events in a Dutch cohort study
A large Dutch retrospective cohort study using national registry data to assess cardiovascular event risk in transgender people on gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), finding reduced myocardial infarction risk in transgender women, increased myocardial infarction risk in tr…
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf837 -
A Comparison of HIV-Related Risk Factors Between Black Transgender Women and Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
Black transgender women in Atlanta differed from black MSM on HIV-related risk factors: lower educational attainment, more homelessness, lower HIV testing knowledge, higher transactional sex (marginal), and less alcohol use in multivariable analysis; no difference in condomless …
DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2016.0003 -
Gender violence revisited: Lessons from violent victimization of transgender identified individuals
Ethnographic fieldwork across three Midwestern cities reveals pervasive transphobic violence against transgender individuals, showing violence is tied to gender policing and norm violation, and that coping strategies, community organizing, and policy changes emerge as responses …
DOI: 10.1177/1363460713497215 -
A Prospective Study of Aspirin Use and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
This prospective cohort study investigates the association between regular aspirin use and the risk of first myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular events in women, finding that taking one to six aspirin per week is linked to a reduced risk of myocardial infarction.
DOI: 10.1001/jama.1991.03470040085027 -
Hyperthyroidism With Painless Subacute Thyroiditis in the Elderly
This study presents six cases of elderly patients with masked hyperthyroidism due to painless subacute thyroiditis, highlighting the need for awareness and appropriate diagnostic investigations in this age group.
DOI: 10.1001/jama.1981.03320200040023 -
Electronic medical records and the transgender patient: recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health EMR Working Group
A World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) EMR Working Group consensus outlining EMR/EHR design and data capture recommendations to improve care for transgender patients, including decoupling sex-specific templates, using preferred names/pronouns, and implem…
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001472 -
Initial clinical experience with simple orchiectomy procedures in the context of transition-related surgeries
A retrospective case series from a Canadian tertiary center describing the initial experience, safety, and feasibility of simple orchiectomy as part of transition-related surgeries, including 16 transgender women with minimal 30-day complications and one post-operative sperm gra…
DOI: 10.1080/26895269.2020.1774030 -
Health-related quality of life and productivity burden for non-professional caregivers of adults with rare diseases: a real-world study
This study investigates the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and productivity burden on non-professional caregivers of adults with rare diseases, revealing significant associations between caregiver and care recipient characteristics and the caregivers' HRQoL and productiv…
DOI: 10.1186/s13023-025-03796-z -
The Role of Professional Development Programs in Developing Skills of General Education Teachers to Support Students with Disabilities: A Case Study of Jordan
This study evaluates whether professional development programs (PDPs) improve general education teachers' ability to support students with disabilities in Jordan, using a 101-teacher online survey and showing PDPs are associated with increased knowledge, strategies, confidence, …
DOI: 10.32996/jhsss.2024.6.1.5 -
China Customs’ Reform: Approaches to Improving the Professionalism of Customs Clearing Agents to Enhance Trade Facilitation
A policy-focused case study analyzing how China Customs reforms to professionalize customs clearing agents—through licensing reforms, training programs, and trade-association governance—are designed to enhance trade facilitation and governance, with observed outcomes and implica…
DOI: 10.55596/001c.93985 -
Hereditary Multiple Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Associated with Wilson Disease and Multiple Lipomatosis
This case report describes a patient with hereditary multiple familial cerebral cavernous malformations (FCCMs) and Wilson's disease, revealing genetic mutations associated with both conditions and suggesting a familial syndrome involving multiple lipomatosis.
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.06.002 -
Associations between adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research cancer prevention recommendations and biomarkers of inflammation, hormonal, and insulin response
This study investigates the associations between adherence to the WCRF/AICR cancer prevention recommendations and biomarkers related to inflammation, hormonal response, and insulin response in a large cohort of men and women, finding that higher adherence is linked to a healthie…
DOI: 10.1002/ijc.30494 -
Prevalence and associated factors of condomless receptive anal intercourse with male clients among transgender women sex workers in Shenyang, China
This study investigates the prevalence of condomless receptive anal intercourse (CRAIMC) among transgender women sex workers in Shenyang, China, and identifies associated factors such as feminizing medical interventions and perceptions related to condom use.
DOI: 10.7448/ias.19.3.20800 -
Correlates of viral suppression among HIV-infected men who have sex with men and transgender women in Lima, Peru
This study investigates the correlates of viral suppression among HIV-infected men who have sex with men and transgender women in Lima, Peru, finding that transportation barriers and alcohol use disorders significantly impact viral suppression outcomes.
DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1476657 -
Molecular screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance markers in Nigerian men who have sex with men and transgender women
This study evaluates the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance markers in Neisseria gonorrhoeae among Nigerian men who have sex with men and transgender women, revealing high rates of resistance to penicillin and ciprofloxacin.
DOI: 10.1177/0956462418780050 -
Retention, engagement, and adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis for men who have sex with men and transgender women in PrEP Brasil: 48 week results of a demonstration study
The PrEP Brasil study demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of providing daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to men who have sex with men and transgender women in Brazil, achieving high retention and adherence rates over 48 weeks.
DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3018(18)30008-0 -
Changes in Kidney Function Associated With Daily Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/Emtricitabine for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Use in the United States Demonstration Project
This study investigates the impact of daily tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) on kidney function in HIV-negative men who have sex with men and transgender women over a 48-week period, revealing small but statistically significant changes in serum creatinine a…
DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001566 -
P3.130 Potential impact of testing for mycoplasma genitalium infection and macrolide resistance: a mathematical modelling analysis
This study developed a risk calculator to predict incident syphilis infection among high-risk men who have sex with men and transgender women in Lima, Peru, demonstrating a 71% area under the curve for predicting syphilis infection within three months based on various risk facto…
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2017-053264.365 -
Social and structural factors associated with depression and suicidality among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Nepal
High depression and suicidality are highly prevalent among Nepalese men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW), with sex work, eviction by family, and discrimination emerge as key social/structural risk factors requiring targeted mental health interventions.
DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03477-8 -
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Integrating HIV Prevention and Treatment with Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Transgender Women in Lima, Peru
A mixed-methods formative study in Lima, Peru found high perceived acceptability among transgender women and healthcare professionals for integrating HIV services with cross-sex hormone therapy, while identifying stigma, provider training gaps, and clinic logistics as key barrie…
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1768-8 -
HIV and transgender women in Kampala, Uganda – Double Jeopardy
A primarily qualitative study of transgender women in Kampala, Uganda, exploring HIV risk, stigma, poverty, sex work, health service access, and the need for tailored HIV prevention and care, revealing substantial HIV prevalence and pervasive discrimination.
DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2018.1506155 -
Fatores associados ao sexo anal sem preservativo entre adolescentes homens que fazem sexo com homens e mulheres trans em três capitais brasileiras: estudo PrEP1519
A large baseline analysis of Brazilian adolescents (15–19 years) who identify as MSM or transgender women reveals an extremely high prevalence of unprotected anal sex in the past six months, with independent associations to not using a condom at first sex, recent psychoactive dr…
DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2024058005462