Gender-inclusive practice in pregnancy determination for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary patients in medical imaging

In recent years, there has been an increased awareness and understanding of the varying gender identities within our society. Consequently, there has also been a need for healthcare providers to be cognizant of the unique needs of a gender-diverse population. Determining the pregnancy status of tran...

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Published in:Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology 2023-09, Vol.67 (6), p.625-633
Main Authors: Badawy, Mohamed K, Dadoo, Prisha, Grossmann, Kristy, Lane, Riki, Colon-Cabrera, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gender nonconforming
Ionizing radiation
Medical electronics
Medical imaging
Non-binary gender
Pregnancy
Transgender persons
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Summary:In recent years, there has been an increased awareness and understanding of the varying gender identities within our society. Consequently, there has also been a need for healthcare providers to be cognizant of the unique needs of a gender-diverse population. Determining the pregnancy status of transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary patients in medical imaging settings has been poorly handled, and there is a lack of standardisation in the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand setting. The potential risk of exposing a gender-diverse pregnant patient to ionising radiation increases the need for guidance to ensure potentially pregnant persons are not missed during screening questionnaires. This review article explores various approaches to pregnancy status determination for gender-diverse patients, recognising the complexities involved and emphasising the need for future work to establish a widely accepted solution.
ISSN:1754-9477
1754-9485
DOI:10.1111/1754-9485.13551