Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender 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 and Transgender Health Umbrella include?

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

  • Bi
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Questioning
  • Transgender
  • Trans

LGBTQ+ Community

Who may members of the LGBTQ+ 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:

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
“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

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In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

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  1. Abuse In LGBTQ+ Communities
  2. Anxiety
  3. Archives: Videos – Addressing the Endocrine Changes of Menopause Through MHT [Multiply Languages]
  4. Archives: Videos – Menopause Symptoms and Treatment – Main Differences Between Eastern and Western Countries [Multiply Languages]
  5. BWHI Anniversary Week 8 – 14 August 2021 [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
  6. Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  7. Biresource.org [Bisexual Resource Center, United States]]
  8. Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
  9. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
  10. Caredownthere.com.au
  11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  12. Consortium.lgbt [Consortium for Stronger LGBT+ Communities]
  13. Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
  14. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  15. EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
  16. Factors Affecting LGBTI People
  17. GLMA [Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality]
  18. GLMA: For Patients – Find A Provider
  19. GLMA: Resources – For Patients
  20. HIV and Women Who Have Sex With Women Fact Sheet
  21. Health After Menopause
  22. Health Issues for Lesbians and Women Who Have Sex With Women
  23. Help With Relationships
  24. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  25. How Are LGBTIQ+ Communities Uniquely Affected By Crises Such As COVID-19?
  26. How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health In Transgender People?
  27. How Right Now
  28. How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  29. Information About Menopause [Multiply Languages] [Videos]
  30. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia [17 May 2021]
  31. Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido?
  32. LBT Women’s Health Week 2021 [United Kingdom]
  33. LGBT Foundation [United Kingdom]
  34. LGBT National Help Center [United States]
  35. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
  36. LGBTQ+ Health
  37. LGBTQI
  38. LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
  39. Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexually Diverse People
  40. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: About LGBT Health
  41. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  42. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Transgender Persons
  43. Let’s Talk About Menopause | Aware Webinar
  44. Lifting LGBTIQ+ Barriers – Medical Observer
  45. Maintaining Your Weight and Health During and After Menopause
  46. Mayo Clinic Minute: Coming Out As LGBTQ To Your Health Care Provider [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic]
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Cancer Screenings for the LGBTQ Community Are Important [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  48. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can Medications and Supplements Interact With One Another?
  49. Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Barriers To Care for LGBTQ Community [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  50. Menopause
  51. Menopause
  52. Menopause
  53. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  54. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  55. Menopause and Depression
  56. Menopause – What Are the Symptoms? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
  57. Menopause: Non-Hormonal Treatment & Relief for Hot Flashes
  58. Mental Health
  59. Mental Health Awareness Week [May, United Kingdom]
  60. Mental Health Issues If You’re Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual
  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. Our Health Matters [+ Video]
  68. On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
  69. Protect Yourself During Sex
  70. R U OK? Day 09 September 2021 [Australia]: LGBTQI + Resources
  71. R U OK? Day 09 September 2021 [Australia]: We Need To Talk Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
  72. Recognizing the Needs of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Women
  73. Resources for Trans and Non-Binary People [Breast Awareness]
  74. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender HealthSafe Sex Rules Still Apply
  75. Sageusa.org [SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders]
  76. Sexual Health Issues [Topics]
  77. Sexual Health for Transgender Persons
  78. Sexual Health: Female Sexual Problems
  79. Sexual Health: STI Symptoms That Need Checking
  80. Sexual Health: Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  81. Stonewall.org.uk
  82. Take Action Before the Blues Take Over
  83. Take Pride In Your Health—Be Proud, Bold, and Smokefree!
  84. Ten Things Bisexuals Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  85. The Menopause Blues
  86. Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Care Provider
  87. Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing
  88. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
  89. Top Health Checks for Women
  90. Top Ten Issues To Discuss With Your Healthcare Provider
  91. Transgender Health [+ Video]
  92. Transgender Health
  93. Video Series-2021: How Menopause Symptoms Can Affect Your Quality of Life
  94. Video Series-2021: Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Issues
  95. Video Series-2021: What Women Need To Know About Hormone Therapies
  96. Video Series-2021: What You Need to Know About the #1 Cause of Death in Women
  97. Webinars: Previous – Transgender and Menopause
  98. Women’s Wellness: Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal Health Problems
  99. World Menopause Day World Menopause Day
  100. World Menopause Day: Patient Information Leaflet: Update on Bone Health [Multiply Languages] World Menopause Day

Sources

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  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: 06 August 2021
  2. LGBTQ+ Health: Summary. Page Last Updated on: 05 May 2021. Topic Last Reviewed: 14 May 2018. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/lgbtqhealth.html Accessed: 06 August 2021
  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: 06 August 2021
  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: 06 August 2021
  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: 06 August 2021

Topic Last Updated: 14 October 2021 – Topic Last Reviewed: 06 August 2021
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