# Acute Cystitis in a Transfeminine Patient: Assessment and Treatment of Urinary Tract Symptoms

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how to treat urinary tract infections in transfeminine patients, emphasizing inclusive care and aligning with recent healthcare guidelines for gender-diverse individuals.

## Contribution

The paper provides practical guidance for clinicians on managing UTIs in transfeminine patients, promoting inclusive healthcare practices.

## Key findings

- Clinicians should consider the unique needs of transfeminine patients when diagnosing and treating UTIs.
- The paper outlines relevant history taking and examination skills for treating patients with penises.
- It supports the 2021 American College of Nurse-Midwives Position Statement on inclusive healthcare.

## Abstract

Management of acute cystitis in a transfeminine patient is discussed as an example of treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The case is an introduction for clinicians who typically care for cisgender women and wish to expand the populations they serve to include care of gender‐diverse individuals. This is supportive of the 2021 American College of Nurse‐Midwives Position Statement on Health Care for Transgender and Gender Non‐Binary People. Possible differential diagnoses for urinary symptoms in transfeminine patients are discussed, as well as relevant history taking, examination skills, and treatment guidelines for acute cystitis of patients with penises along with discussion of basic care for transgender individuals seeking midwifery or primary care services.