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Websites in Health and Wellness

1. 519 Programmes
   The 519 is a community center in Toronto with excellent programs for the trans community they serve. Their materials include a safe-sex brochure directed at MTF sex workers, and a 101 for health care professionals.
   http://www.the519.org/public_html/programs/trans/index.shtml
   
   
2. Aaron H. Devor, Ph.D
   CV of sociology professor researching FTMs in society, author of _FTM_.
   http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/
   
   
3. Anne Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
   Private practice in clinical sexology and transgender medicine in Seattle, WA.
   http://www.mindspring.com/~alawrence/
   
   
4. Chromosomes and Genetic Mapping
   Understanding how mapping affects the gender of a transsexual.
   http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1994/chromosomes.html
   
   
5. Core Initiatives, LLC
   Provides information on-line, by phone and in person to individuals interested in therapy, education and resources related to human sexuality
   http://www.yoursexdocs.com/
   
   
6. Counseling the Transsexual
   An article written to help avoid some of the pitfalls connected with counseling.
   http://www.genderweb.org/medical/psych/devel.html
   
   
7. Dr. Suporn Clinic
   Information for prospective patients of Dr. Suporn Watanyusakul, craniofacial/reconstructive and plastic surgeon in Chonburi Province, Thailand. His specialisation includes facial feminisation surgery, rhytidectomy, breast augmentation, and sex reassignment surgery.
   http://srs-thailand.com/
   
   
8. E. P. Walker
   Website of Mr. E.P. Walker, plastic surgeon in Christchurch, New Zealand with specialization in gender reassignment surgery.
   http://www.plasticsurgery.co.nz/
   
   
9. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex Change (But Were Afraid to Ask)
   Online book about the male-to-female transition includes chapters on human sexuality, hormones and surgery, voice feminization, personal experiences of post-operative trans women, work and other legal issues. Includes a substantive resource on the transsexual population and an FAQ.
   http://heartcorps.com/journeys/everything.htm
   
   
10. FORGE: Transgender Aging Network (TAN)
    Transgender Aging Network (TAN) promotes research on the needs of transgender elders, and provides fee-based training and consultation services.
    http://forge-forward.org/TAN/index.htm
    
    
11. FTM Survey
    Collecting data on FTM hormone and surgery experience. Anonymous data publicly available.
    http://www21.brinkster.com/tmen/survey/index.html
    
    
12. GIDreform.org
    Information resource for all who advocate reform of the psychiatric classification of gender diversity as a mental disorder. Documents, cited references, and advocates.
    http://www.transgender.org/tg/gidr/index.html
    
    
13. GLMA
    Referral service for gay, lesbian, and trans-friendly physicians.
    http://services.glma.org/referrals/
    
    
14. Gary Alter MD
    Surgeon performing GRS on both MTFs and FTMs. Offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and New York City.
    http://www.altermd.com
    
    
15. Gender Dysphoria: A Guide for the Non-Transitioning
    Guide for gender dysphoria suffers who have accepted the condition, but have chosen not to transition.
    http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Chalet/4555/toc.html
    
    
16. GenderWeb
    "How to Find a Physician," a short article directed at transsexuals, by Dr. Sheila Kirk. Site also contains other reference information for trans people.
    http://www.genderweb.org/medical/docs/gmed21.html
    
    
17. Global Reproductive Health Forum: Gender, Biology, and Technology
    Research on intersections of gender and technology.
    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/gender/info.html
    
    
18. Green Mountain Gender Clinic
    Surgical and psychological services in Burlington, VT.
    http://hometown.aol.com/grnmtclin/
    
    
19. Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals
    Article by Henk Asscheman, MD and Louis J.G. Gooren, MD on hormone therapy in MTFs and FTMs.
    http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Village/5046/hrt.htm
    
    
20. IFGE Books - Gender Dysphoria
    Book, Gender Dysphoria: Interdisciplinary Approaches in Clinical Management. Edited by Walter O. Bockting and Eli Coleman, PhD. (Eds)
    http://www.ifge.org/books/gender_dysphoria.htm
    
    
21. IJT: Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders
    Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association's Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders, Sixth version, as published in the International Journal of Transgenderism.
    http://www.symposion.com/ijt/soc_2001/index.htm
    
    
22. Intelligence Engineering: Zen and the Art of Post-operative Maintenance
    Advice on post-vaginoplasty care with many helpful illustrations for dilation.
    http://www.intelleng.com/zen.html
    
    
23. King County Transgender Health
    Short articles on definitions of terms, physical and mental health issues
    http://www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt/transgender.htm
    
    
24. Medibolics
    Info on testosterone dosage.
    http://www.medibolics.com/freq2.htm
    
    
25. Michael L. Brownstein, MD FACS
    Plastic, reconstructive, and gender related surgeon in San Francisco CA.
    http://www.brownsteinmd.com/
    
    
26. OBGYN.net Conference Coverage "Transgender/PCOS"
    OBGYN.net Conference Coverage of "Transgender/PCOS" an interview conducted by Paula Puffer, with Walter Futterweit, MD. From the International PCOSupport Conference and the Women's Symposium on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - San Diego, CA - May 2000.
    http://www.obgyn.net/avtranscripts/pcossandiego_futterweit2.htm
    
    
27. PFLAG: Medical Abuse of GLBT Youth
    "Medical Abuse of GLBT Youth," a handout and talk by Nancy Sharp, Co-chair of the PFLAG Transgender Special Outreach Network.
    http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/gid.htm
    
    
28. Philadelphia Community Health Alternatives
    PCHA is the oldest AIDS service organization in Philadelphia.
    http://www.pcha1.org/index.htm
    
    
29. SIECUS: Gender Identity
    An annotated bibliography of gender studies and books specifically on transgenderism.
    http://www.siecus.org/pubs/biblio/bibs0006.html
    
    
30. Steve Toby, M.A.
    Steve Toby, California licensed marriage and Family therapist, and himself a post-op transsexual, offers counseling to all persons wishing to explore any type of gender issue.
    http://jtoby.homestead.com
    
    
31. Susan's Place: Transgender Resources
    "Sex Reassignment Surgery: Historical, Bioethical, and Theoretical Issues" by Leslie M. Lothstein, Ph.D.
    http://www.susans.org/reference/lothsrs.html
    
    
32. TRANSCARE2000: Transsexual Education and nursing care
    Company provides nursing care after G.R.S and educational seminars. (All services provided by a Registered nurse.) Site contains study on postoperative transsexuals conducted in Maine from 1998 to 2001.
    http://www.transcare2000.com
    
    
33. Testicular Cancer Resource Center's Hormone Replacement Links
    Links to medical articles on testosterone.
    http://tcrc.acor.org/tclinks6.html
    
    
34. The Beaumont Trust
    Charitable educational resource for medical, voluntary and lay people to increase their knowlededge on the subjects of Transsexualism and Transvestism.
    http://hometown.aol.com/bmonttrust/
    
    
35. The Erickson Educational Foundation
    Biography of Reed Erickson, a female-to-male transsexual and founder of the EEF. The EEF funded research including the Harry Benjamin Foundation and early studies at Johns Hopkins. A history of the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association.
    http://web.uvic.ca/~erick123/
    
    
36. The Gender Identity Research & Education Society
    Original research on gender identity and intersex issues.
    http://members.aol.com/bernardgi/
    
    
37. The New Sex Change
    Surgeons by country performing gender reassignment surgery on male-to-female and female-to-male transsexuals.
    http://myria.home.mindspring.com/Indigo/index.html
    
    
38. The Reed Centre for Genital Surgery
    Offers gender re-assignment surgery for MTF and FTM transsexuals. Clinic tour, description of procedures with base pricing, and doctors background and qualifications. Near Miami, Florida.
    http://www.srsmiami.com/
    
    
39. The Samui (Gender Reassignment) Clinic
    The Samui Clinic Thailand. provides first class sex change surgery at affordable prices without fuss or hindrance in a calm and conducive atmosphere.
    http://sexchangeasia.com
    
    
40. Toby R. Meltzer, MD, PC
    GRS practice in Scottsdale, AZ.
    http://www.tmeltzer.com/
    
    
41. Tom Waddell Health Center
    Transgender clinic in San Francisco, CA. Contains a detailed description of the intake process and the gender clinic's protocol.
    http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/chn/HlthCtrs/transgender.htm
    
    
42. Trans-Health
    Quarterly health and fitness e-zine for transgendered and transsexual people. Features, columns, and message boards.
    http://www.trans-health.com/
    
    
43. TransGenderCare Medical Feminizing Program
    Material presented on the male-to-female transsexual medical transition as conducted by the now-defunct Tampa Gender Identity Program. Includes specific hormone dosing information.
    http://www.transgendercare.com/medical/resources/tmf_program/default.asp
    
    
44. TransgenderSoul
    The creation of Denver psychologist Rachael St.Claire PsyD, providing resources for understanding, healing, and exploring the psychology of transgender issues. Information about Dr. St.Claire's professional psychological services is also available.
    http://www.TransgenderSoul.com
    
    
45. Transgenderism
    Describes transgenderism, sex, gender, and sexual orientation. By Nancy R. Nangeroni.
    http://www.altsex.org/transgender/Nangeroni.html
    
    
46. Transsexual Road Map
    General content on decisions male-to-female transsexuals make in the process of medically and socially transitioning.
    http://www.tsroadmap.com/index.html
    
    
47. Transsexual Women's Resources
    Anne Lawrence, a clinical sexologist, posts papers she has presented at gender conferences on transsexuals. Her work centers on post-operative quality of life. The website also has extensive information on SRS procedures MTFs undergo.
    http://www.annelawrence.com/twr/
    
    
48. Transsexual Women's Resources: The SRS in Portland Survey
    The SRS in Portland Survey: A Preliminary Report by Anne A. Lawrence, M.D, Ph.D. on postoperative satisfaction among male-to-female transsexual women.
    http://www.annelawrence.com/portlandsurvey.html
    
    
49. Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging
    OutWord newsletter article, "Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging"
    http://www.asaging.org/networks/lgain/outword-063.html
    
    
50. Vaginoplasty
    Vaginoplasty: Male to Female Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) Historical notes, descriptions, photos, references and links. by Lynn Conway
    http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TS/SRSlink.html
    
    
51. Virginia Erhardt Ph D
    Licensed clinical psychologist and gender specialist in Atlanta, GA.
    http://www.virginiaerhardt.com/
    
    
52. YouthResource: Transgender Youth
    Site for transgender, transsexual and genderqueer young people. Articles about therapy, health and trans youth, and transitioning. Community message board.
    http://www.youthresource.com/community/transtopia/index.cfm
    
    
53. genderXchange
    James Bellringer, Consultant Urologist based at the Charing Cross Hospital Gender Identity Clinic in London. The leading Male to Female Gender Reassignment Surgeon in Britain.
    http://genderxchange.co.uk/
    
    

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