“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:
- 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+) 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:
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:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ Health?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- Abuse In LGBTQ+ Communities
- Activeminds.org [LGBTQ + Mental Health]
- Biresource.org [Bisexual Resource Center, United States]
- Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
- Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- Consortium.lgbt [Consortium for Stronger LGBT+ Communities]
- Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
- Dr.Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning
EMAS Menopause Essentials
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
- EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients
- Factors Affecting LGBTI People
- Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
- Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
- Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
- GLMA [Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality]
- GLMA: For Patients – Find A Provider
- HIV and Women Who Have Sex With Women Fact Sheet
- Health After Menopause
- Health Issues for Lesbians and Women Who Have Sex With Women
- Help With Relationships
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- How Are LGBTIQ+ Communities Uniquely Affected By Crises Such As COVID-19? [+ Video]
- How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health In Transgender People?
- How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- How You Can Better Access LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia [May 17]
- June Is Pride Month
- LBT Women’s Health Week [United Kingdom]
- LGBT Foundation [United Kingdom]
- LGBT National Help Center [United States]
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
- LGBTQ+ Health
- LGBTQI
- LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexually Diverse People
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: About LGBT Health
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Lesbian and Bisexual Women
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Transgender Persons
- Lifting LGBTIQ+ Barriers – Medical Observer
- Managing Menopausal Symptoms—Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Not the Only Option!
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Why You Should Come Out As LGBTQ To Your Health Care Team [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: The Importance of Cancer Screenings for LGBTQ Community [06 June 2022] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: LGBTQ Community Faces Barriers To Care [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
- Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Issues If You’re Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual
- My Periods Have Changed. Is Menopause Around the Corner?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
- National Domestic Violence Hotline [United States]
- National LGBT Cancer Network
- National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
- Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause
- Postmenopause
Protect Yourself During Sex
- Queermenopause.com [Queer Menopause Collective]
- Recognizing the Needs of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Women
- Sageusa.org [SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders]
- Sexual Health Issues [Topics]
- Sexual Health for Transgender Persons
- Sexual Health: Female Sexual Problems
- Sexual Health: STI Symptoms That Need Checking
- Sexual Health: Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
- Stonewall.org.uk
- Take Action Before the Blues Take Over
- Take Pride In Your Health—Be Proud, Bold, and Smokefree!
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Ten Things Bisexuals Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
- Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Care Provider
- The Health Issues We Don’t Like To Discuss
- Top 10 Things Lesbians Should Discuss With Their Healthcare Provider
- Top Ten Issues To Discuss With Your Healthcare Provider
- Transgender Health
- Trauma and Internalized Shame
- Video Series-2021: Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Issues
- Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
- Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Video Series-2022: Understanding Screening Guidelines for Breast Cancer and the Importance of Identifying Risk Factors
- Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido?
- Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: The Menopause Blues
- Webinars: Previous – Menopause: A Cardio-Metabolic Transition
- Webinars: Previous – Sexual Health Issues in Menopause
- Webinars: Previous – Transgender and Menopause
- What Is Sexual Orientation?
- 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
- 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: 04 June 2022
- LGBTQ+ Health: Summary. Page Last Updated: 06 April 2022. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/lgbtqhealth.html Accessed: 04 June 2022
- 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: 04 June 2022
- 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: 04 June 2022
- 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: 04 June 2022