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    Gerald Montano, DO

    Opinion

    Provide appropriate sexual, reproductive health care for transgender patients

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: January 10, 2020

    To obtain an appropriate sexual history from transgender patients, focus on organs and activities instead of gender.

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    Opinion

    Walking the walk

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: April 25, 2018

    You can help expand health care access for transgender youth.

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    Opinion

    Preexposure prophylaxis among LGBT youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: December 19, 2017

    LGBT youth are at high risk of HIV, and the risks and benefits of HIV PrEP need to be considered in this vulnerable population.

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    Opinion

    Confronting hate and violence against the LGBT community

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: August 21, 2017

    Make your office a safe place for LGBT youth.

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    Opinion

    Obtaining coverage for transgender and gender-expansive youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: June 28, 2017

    Learn some strategies for obtaining insurance coverage for transgender youth.

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    Opinion

    Why state and school policies matter

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: April 25, 2017

    Policies in states and schools affect the health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth.

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    Opinion

    Eating disorders in transgender youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: February 16, 2017

    The field of transgender health is growing. What began as a lone German physician in 1918 defying the norms of treating gender identity as a...

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    Article

    Addressing sexuality, gender identity issues is key to positive outcomes

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: December 19, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano gives advice on how to discuss sexuality and gender identity with tween and teen patients.

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    Article

    Fear and hope: Helping LGBT youth cope with the 2016 election results

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: November 23, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano offers suggestions on how to help LGBT youth cope with the results of the 2016 election.

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    News

    bullying

    It does get better ... with your help: Preventing suicide

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: September 14, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano discusses preventing suicide in LGBT youth.

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    News

    How young is too young? The optimal age for transitioning for transgender and gender nonconforming youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: June 23, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano discusses the challenges related to the decision-making process for transitioning to the self-identified gender.

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    News

    Bullying

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: April 26, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano discusses how bullying affects LGBT youth.

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    News

    Seven myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: February 17, 2016

    Dr. Gerald Montano dispels some myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth.

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    News

    Guidance for parents of LGBT youth

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: December 23, 2015

    Dr. Gerald Montano outlines how parents can best help their LGBT youth.

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    News

    A primer on sexuality and gender identity

    Author:
    Gerald Montano, DO
    Publish date: October 9, 2015

    Dr. Gerald Montano gives a primer on sexuality and gender identity as an introduction to a column on LGBT youth.

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