Transgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and access to health care.

Introduction -- Part I. Overview. What does it mean to be transgender? -- A brief history of transgender people -- Transitioning -- Physical health -- Mental health -- Part II. Controversies and issues. Discrimination against transgender people -- Access to health and social services and public facilities -- Transgender athletes : who competes against whom? -- Normative gender dichotomies and alternatives -- Parenting and family issues -- Research issues -- Part III. Scenarios. Case studies.