Transgender
Transgender (or trans) is a broad term and includes people with binary and non-binary genders. Improving the health and well-being of people who are trans is critical and A/Prof Cheung strives to provide patient-centred, individualised and affirming care. Each person has individual goals and gender affirming hormone therapy is one option which an endocrinologist (hormone specialist) can assist with. A/Prof Cheung highly recommends accessing mental health support from your GP and mental health professional during transition, as well as exploring other community support networks with a peer navigator.
A/Prof Cheung also leads a trans health research group at The University of Melbourne and useful health resources and information about trans-related research can be found here www.transresearch.org.au