1 in 3: challenging heteronormative assumptions in family planning clinics

Everett, Bethany G.; Sanders, Joe M.; Myers, Kyl; Geist, Claudia; Turok, D

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2017.07.133

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“…Approximately four million women in the USA identify as lesbian or bisexual, and up to 20% of reproductive-age women in the USA report a history of same-sex sexual behavior or same-sex sexual attraction [5,6]. This diverse population of women is often referred to using the umbrella term "sexual minority women (SMW)."…”

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Reproductive Aging Among Sexual Minority Women

Everett

Jenkins

Hughes

2021

Curr Obstet Gynecol Rep

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Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to provide readers with an overview of research on reproductive aging among sexual minority women (SMW; women who do not identify as exclusively heterosexual, and report same-sex sexual behaviors or same-sex attraction). Recent Findings SMW report health behaviors and risk profiles suggesting they may experience earlier onset of menopause and more severe menopause-related symptoms than heterosexual women. SMW may also have unique forms of resilience related to their sexual orientation that buffer the social-psychological stressors associated with menopause. Summary No systematic studies of sexual orientation-related disparities in menopause or its associated symptoms exist. More research is needed to understand the SMW's unique forms of stress and coping mechanisms related to menopause. Keywords Menopause . Sexual minority women . Sexual healthThis article is part of the Topical Collection on Current Approaches to Managing Menopause * Virginia Jenkins

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confidence: 99%