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Understanding Urinary Incontinence After Gender-Affirming Surgery

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Gender-affirming surgery can be a lifechanging procedure but it can come with unwanted side effects. Read about how gender-confirmation surgery can cause urinary incontinence and how to treat it. 

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Hormone Therapy & Urinary Incontinence in Transgender Individuals

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Embarking on the journey of transition can be a very exciting time for a transgender individual. Finally being able to match their outward appearance to their gender identity can do wonders for their mental health and confidence. Hormone therapy is a common first step in the transition process, but there is very little education on how hormone therapy can affect the urinary tract. There are things that can be done to manage the changes that will come with hormone therapy and other transitional processes, and that is what I will work to outline today.

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