Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 101

Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Information

• Beyond Men, Women, or Both: a Comprehensive, LGBTQ-inclusive, Implicit-Bias-Aware, Standardized-Patient-Based Sexual History Taking Curriculum Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – article
• Do Ask Do Tell: A toolkit for collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical settings Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Terms and Definitions

• Gender Diverse Vocabulary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 808 KB] – factsheet with common definitions for minority sexual orientations and gender identities
• Gender Pronouns: Provider 101 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 235 KB] – factsheet on why are they important and how to ask about them

Gender and Pronouns

• The Importance of Gender Pronouns & Their Use in Workplace Communications Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - from the NIH Sexual & Gender Minority Office (SGMRO), this resource, developed in conjunction with the NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, is intended to facilitate inclusive, affirming, and welcoming workplace environments for all individuals regardless of gender. The document highlights the significance of gender pronouns and proper usage, legal rights protecting sexual and gender minority employees, mistakes to avoid, and more.

Approach to Care

• Celebrating Our Magic Toolkit Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 12 MB] – Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native transgender and Two-Spirit youth, their relatives and families, and their healthcare providers
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ) Health Toolkit Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 1.4 MB] – American Academy of Family Physicians
• HIV Care and Sexual Health Assessment Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – E-learning course focused on providing culturally attuned sexual health care to 2SLGBTQ Native Americans

Gender-Affirming Treatment Options

• Gender Affirming Endocrine Treatment Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – article on Evidence-based guidelines for endocrine based therapies
• Guidelines for primary and gender-affirming care for transgender and gender non-confirming patients Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Clinical guides for primary care