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Funding Vaginal Health for Trans Men | Birmingham News
Over $750,000 in federal funding is pouring into groundbreaking research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to tackle the often-overlooked vaginal health needs of transgender men. With grants totaling $316,000 and nearly $440,000, scientists are diving deep into how testosterone impacts vaginal microbiomes and why this community—facing systemic mistrust and underserved care—struggles with infections like bacterial vaginosis and STIs. This vital work could reshape healthcare access and outcomes for transgender men, proving that even amid national funding debates, equity in health…
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