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Exogenous testosterone prevents pregnancy for those who were assigned female at birth

True

False

Estrogen replacement therapy, much like testosterone therapy, causes the voices of those assigned male at birth to better match their gender identity

False

True

What medication is commonly used by gay men to decrease the risk of contracting HIV

Tenofovir/emtricitabine(Truvada))

Pleconaril (Picovir)

Azidothymidine (AZT)

Bictegravir sodium/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (Biktarvy)

Testosterone suppressants are needed for AMAB patients who take estrogen and have not had orchiectomy (removal of testicles)

True

False

What routes can testosterone be given?

Intramuscular

Transdermal (in gel form)

Oral

Subcutaneous

Starting hormones requires a long term goal of complete transition to the opposite gender than was assigned at birth

True

False

What route of estrogen is most appropriate for those with a family history of hypercoagulative disorders?

Estrogen therapy would not be appropriate for this patient

Oral

Transdermal

Intramuscular

In those taking exogenous testosterone, what Hemoglobin/Hematocrit ranges should be used to evaluate patient health?

Use male lower limit and female upper limit

Use female lower limit and male upper limit

Use male values if amenorrheic, and female lower limit if still menstrating

Use female values regardless of mensuration

Initiation of hormone therapy should be avoided in those with ongoing mental health concerns

True

False

What is the recommended age for individuals to start receiving regular screenings for anal cancer?

Why are lesbians at a greater risk of breast cancer than the general population

Lesbians are not at a greater risk of breast cancer than the general population

Lesbians have higher rates of obesity, which is a risk factor for breast cancer

Lesbians are less likely to carry children, which increases their risk of breast cancer

Lesbians have higher rates of mental health conditions leading to an increased risk of cancer

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