Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health

“While all women have specific health risks,
lesbian and bisexual women are at a higher risk
for certain diseases than other women”.1

Umbrella
What may the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer+ Health Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Bi
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQIA+ Health
  • Questioning
  • Transgender
  • Trans

LGBTIQ+ Community

Who may members of the LGBTIQ+ community include?

In LGBTQIA+ Health: Summary the (United States) MedlinePlus explain:

“Members of the LGBTQIA+ community include people who are

  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Bisexual
  • Transgender
  • Queer or Questioning
  • Intersex
  • Asexual
  • Elsewhere on the gender and sexuality spectrum or allies to the community”.2

Lesbian and Bisexual Women

What health concerns may lesbian and bisexual women have?

In Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elaborate on:

“Lesbian and bisexual women are part of a diverse community with various health concerns. While all women have specific health risks, lesbian and bisexual women are at a higher risk for certain diseases than other women”.3

Depression and Anxiety

What factors may lead to depression and anxiety?

In Factors Affecting LGBTI People Beyondblue elaborate on:


“The majority of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people lead happy, healthy, fulfilling lives. However, studies have found that non-heterosexual people face up to twice as much abuse or violence (including physical, mental, sexual or emotional) than their heterosexual counterparts. This prejudice and discrimination adds an additional layer of risk on top of biological, social, environmental and psychological factors which can lead to depression, anxiety and suicide”.4

In Factors Affecting LGBTI People: Lesbians and Other Women Attracted To Women Beyondblue also note:

“The Rainbow Women and Help Seeking Research Report identified that lesbian and bisexual women and women who identify with other sexual orientations such as asexual and pansexual have high rates of stress, distress, depression and anxiety.

Other research shows that bisexual and lesbian women experience higher levels of diagnosis or treatment for a mental health condition compared to women attracted to the opposite sex”.5

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my health?

If you would like help with your health, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health?

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Links

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New or Updated

  1. Abuse In LGBTQ+ Communities
  2. Activeminds.org [LGBTQ + Mental Health]
  3. Are You Up To Date on Your Preventive Care?
  4. Biresource.org [Bisexual Resource Center, United States]
  5. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
  6. Consortium.lgbt [Consortium for Stronger LGBT+ Communities]
  7. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  8. Dr Gail Busby – I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – Episode 9 The Menopause
  9. Dr. Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  10. EMAS Menopause Essentials
  11. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
  12. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ HealthEndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients
  13. Factors Affecting LGBTI People
  14. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  15. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  16. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  17. GLMA [Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality]
  18. GLMA: For Patients – Find A Provider
  19. Health Issues for Lesbians and Women Who Have Sex With Women
  20. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  21. How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  22. How You Can Better Access LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare
  23. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia [May 17]
  24. LGBT Foundation [United Kingdom]
  25. LGBT National Help Center [United States]
  26. LGBT National Help Center [United States]: LGBT National Hotline
  27. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
  28. LGBTQIA+ Health
  29. LGBTQI
  30. LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
  31. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
  32. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  34. Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women’s Health Week [United Kingdom]
  35. Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexually Diverse People
  36. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  37. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: About LGBT Health
  38. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  39. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Transgender Persons
  40. Looking After Yourself
  41. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  42. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why You Should Come Out As LGBTQ To Your Health Care Team [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic]
  43. Mayo Clinic Minute: The Importance of Cancer Screenings for LGBTQ Community [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  44. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: LGBTQ Community Faces Barriers To Care [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  45. Menopause
  46. Menopause
  47. Menopause
  48. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health
  49. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health
  50. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  51. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  52. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  53. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  54. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  55. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  56. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  57. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  58. Menopause – Information for Partners – Fact Sheet
  59. Mental Health
  60. Mental Health Support If You’re Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans (LGBTQ+)
  61. My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
  62. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
  63. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  64. National Domestic Violence Hotline [United States]
  65. National LGBT Cancer Network
  66. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
  67. On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
  68. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
  69. Ovarian Cancer Testing & Detection
  70. Perimenopause
  71. Perimenopause
  72. Postmenopause
  73. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ HealthProtect Yourself During Sex
  74. Resources for LGBTQIA+ People Who Moderate or Don’t Drink
  75. Queermenopause.com [Queer Menopause Collective]
  76. Sageusa.org [SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders]
  77. Sexual Health Issues [Topics]
  78. Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  79. Stonewall.org.uk
  80. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  81. Take Pride In Your Health—Be Proud, Bold, and Smokefree!
  82. Taking Care of Your Mental Health
  83. Ten Things Bisexuals Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  84. Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Care Provider
  85. Testosterone and the Menopause
  86. The Health Issues We Don’t Like To Discuss
  87. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  88. Top Ten Issues To Discuss With Your Healthcare Provider
  89. Transgender Health
  90. Vaginal Dryness
  91. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
  92. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  93. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How To Protect Your Brain Health At Menopause and Beyond
  94. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido?
  95. Webinars: Previous – To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
  96. Webinars: Previous – Transgender and Menopause
  97. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  98. What If I’m Transgender or Nonbinary – My Menoplan
  99. What Is Menopause?
  100. Why the World of LGBTQ Health Doesn’t Fit Under A Single Label
  101. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women. Page Last Reviewed: 22 April 2021. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/women.html Accessed: 19 February 2023
  2. LGBTQIA+ Health: Summary. Page Last Updated: 14 December 2022. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/lgbtqhealth.html Accessed: 19 February 2023
  3. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women. Page Last Reviewed: 22 April 2021. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/women.html Accessed: 19 February 2023
  4. Factors Affecting LGBTI People. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/lesbian-gay-bi-trans-and-intersex-lgbti-people/factors-affecting-lgbti-people Accessed: 19 February 2023
  5. Factors Affecting LGBTI People – Lesbians and Other Women Attracted To Women. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/lesbian-gay-bi-trans-and-intersex-lgbti-people/factors-affecting-lgbti-people Accessed: 19 February 2023
Topic Last Updated: 01 March 2023 – Topic Last Reviewed: 19 February 2023

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