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Sexually transmitted infections and the vaginal microbiome after vaginoplasty. (English)
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Transgender and gender-diverse individuals (TGD) are at risk for sexually transmitted infections. (English)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW (English)
Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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Gender affirmation surgery is a cornerstone of care for many TGD individuals. (English)
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Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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For genital gender affirmation, the surgical creation of a vagina may be performed through a number of techniques. (English)
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Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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Those who have undergone vaginoplasty have unique anatomical and biopsychosocial considerations, which we discuss. (English)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW (English)
Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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While sexually-transmitted infections including HPV, HSV, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, have been described in TGD individuals after vaginoplasty, the reports are very rare, and the provider should maintain an index of suspicion and maintain a broad differential for symptoms including neovaginal discharge. (English)
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We discuss the association of the neovaginal microbiota composition with bacterial vaginosis, and how its modulation could potentially reduce bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infection risk. (English)
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Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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We examine the literature regarding sexually-transmitted infections following vaginoplasty, and the neovaginal microbiome and its similarities and differences relative to the natal vaginal microbiome. (English)
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Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. (English)
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1 September 2024
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