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
  • Questioning
  • Transgender
  • Trans

LGBTIQ+ Community

Who may members of the LGBTIQ+ community include?

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

“Members of the LGBTQ+ community include people who are

  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Bisexual
  • Transgender
  • Queer or Questioning
  • 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+)1 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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  1. Abuse In LGBTQ+ Communities
  2. Activeminds.org [LGBTQ + Mental Health]
  3. Biresource.org [Bisexual Resource Center, United States]
  4. Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
  5. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
  6. Consortium.lgbt [Consortium for Stronger LGBT+ Communities]
  7. Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
  8. Dr. Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
  9. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ HealthEMAS Menopause Essentials
  10. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  11. EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients
  12. Factors Affecting LGBTI People
  13. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  14. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  15. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  16. GLMA [Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality]
  17. GLMA: For Patients – Find A Provider
  18. HIV and Women Who Have Sex With Women Fact Sheet
  19. Health Issues for Lesbians and Women Who Have Sex With Women
  20. Help With Relationships
  21. How Are LGBTIQ+ Communities Uniquely Affected By Crises Such As COVID-19? [+ Video]
  22. How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health In Transgender People?
  23. How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  24. How You Can Better Access LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare
  25. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia [May 17]
  26. June Is Pride Month
  27. LBT Women’s Health Week [United Kingdom]
  28. LGBT Foundation [United Kingdom]
  29. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
  30. LGBTQ+ Health
  31. LGBTQI
  32. LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
  33. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
  34. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
  35. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  36. Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexually Diverse People
  37. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  38. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: About LGBT Health
  39. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  40. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Transgender Persons
  41. Looking After Yourself
  42. Lgbthotline.org [The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline, United States]
  43. Lifting LGBTIQ+ Barriers – Medical Observer
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why You Should Come Out As LGBTQ To Your Health Care Team [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic]
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: The Importance of Cancer Screenings for LGBTQ Community [06 June 2022] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  46. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: LGBTQ Community Faces Barriers To Care [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Menopause
  48. Menopause
  49. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  50. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health
  51. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health
  52. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To 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 What Are the Symptoms?
  57. Mental Health
  58. Mental Health Support If You’re Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans (LGBTQ+)
  59. My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
  60. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
  61. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  62. National Domestic Violence Hotline [United States]
  63. National LGBT Cancer Network
  64. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
  65. Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  66. On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
  67. Perimenopause
  68. Perimenopause
  69. Postmenopause
  70. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ HealthProtect Yourself During Sex
  71. Queermenopause.com [Queer Menopause Collective]
  72. Recognizing the Needs of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Women
  73. Sageusa.org [SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders]
  74. Sexual Health Issues [Topics]
  75. Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  76. Stonewall.org.uk
  77. Take Action Before the Blues Take Over
  78. Take Pride In Your Health—Be Proud, Bold, and Smokefree!
  79. Taking Care of Your Mental Health
  80. Ten Things Bisexuals Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  81. Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Care Provider
  82. The Health Issues We Don’t Like To Discuss
  83. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  84. Top Ten Issues To Discuss With Your Healthcare Provider
  85. Transgender Health
  86. Trauma and Internalized Shame
  87. Video Series-2021: Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Issues
  88. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
  89. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  90. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  91. Video Series-2022: Wellness: What Is It?
  92. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
  93. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido?
  94. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: The Menopause Blues
  95. Webinars: Previous – Dealing With A Big Issue: Weight Gain At Midlife
  96. Webinars: Previous – Osteoporosis for Midlife Women and Beyond
  97. Webinars: Previous – Transgender and Menopause
  98. What Is Sexual Orientation?
  99. What People Who Identify As LGBTQ Should Know About Cancer
  100. Why the World of LGBTQ Health Doesn’t Fit Under A Single Label

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: 20 September 2022
  2. LGBTQ+ Health: Summary. Page Last Updated: 06 April 2022. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/lgbtqhealth.html Accessed: 20 September 2022
  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: 20 September 2022
  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: 20 September 2022
  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: 20 September 2022
Topic Last Updated: 20 September 2022 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 September 2022

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