Controversies in Sexual Medicine: Is Physical Examination Required Before Prescribing Hormones to Patients with Gender Dysphoria?

It is not clear whether or not a physical examination must be performed on all gender dsyphoric patients before prescribing hormones; however, an examination would be helpful in revealing a significant health management issue. Vardi Y, Wylie KR, Moser C, Assalian P, Dean J, and Asscheman H. Is physical examination required before prescribing hormones to patients with gender dysphoria?.