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International Journal of Transgender Health

International Journal of Transgender Health is an international, multidisciplinary scholarly forum in transgender health published in partnership with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). It welcomes contributions across disciplines including endocrinology, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, sexual medicine, sexology, family therapy, public health, sociology, counselling, law, and medical ethics, and considers original research, policy statements, review articles, and letters to the editor.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 14.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2689-5269
eISSN 2689-5277
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no submission fees, publication fees, or page charges; an APC applies for optional Open Select open access.

Submission Instructions

International Journal of Transgender Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. If funded, the cover letter must state that the authors had no agreement limiting completion or publication of the research, had full control of all primary data, and are willing to allow data review on request, and if unfunded it must state willingness to allow data review on request.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The paper should be organized as title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and a list of figure captions. Include keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading Disclosure of interest.
References References must use APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must present new information rather than duplicate the text and must be interpretable without reference to the text.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be organized in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Include keywords, a word count for the paper, and a disclosure statement under the subheading Disclosure of interest.
References References must use APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must present new information rather than duplicate the text, be interpretable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Qualitative Meta Syntheses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be compiled in the order of title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Include keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading Disclosure of interest.
References References must use APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables, figures, and figure captions. Include keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading Disclosure of interest.
References References must use APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must present new information, be interpretable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text introduction/materials and methods/results/discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Include a word count, keywords, and a disclosure statement under the subheading Disclosure of interest.
References APA reference style must be used.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must present new information rather than duplicating the text, be interpretable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Recent Publications

Altered states, authentic selves: Trans individual’s experiences with psychedelics and their implications for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Tiana Bartholomaeus, Samantha J. Brown, Annette Brömdal, Mera Reyment, Tamara C. Erbacher, Amy B. Mullens, Riccardo Miceli McMillan, Renee E. E. Ireland, James A. Fowler

10.1080/26895269.2026.2681667
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Toward timely gender-affirming healthcare: Service quality and governance lessons from trans healthcare temporalities

Deby Febriyan Eprilianto, Yuyun Eka Kartika Sari, Dita Perwitasari

10.1080/26895269.2026.2684323
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Bayesian Ising model network analysis of adversity exposure, health-risk behaviors, and psychological distress among US transgender and gender diverse adolescents

Zékai (Zachary) Lu

10.1080/26895269.2026.2682505
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Determinants of post-surgical well-being among transgender women: Healthcare accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and social support in India

Dineshkumar R, Gandhimathi S, Pushpanathan T

10.1080/26895269.2026.2672732
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Negotiating gender authenticity: Developmental and gendered pathways of transgender women and men in Pakistan

Arooj Fatima, Humaira Jami, Uzma Ilyas

10.1080/26895269.2026.2675705
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

1 day average from submission to first decision; 32 days average from submission to first post-review decision; 11 days average from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for randomized clinical trial submissions funded by a funding organization and must state that the authors were not restricted from completing and publishing the research, had full control of the primary data, and are willing to allow data review if requested. If the research was not funded by a funding organization, only the statement about willingness to allow data review is required.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no submission fees, publication fees, or page charges. An article publishing charge applies only if authors choose Open Select open access.

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Research Topics

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Reproductive Health and Technologies Gender Roles and Identity Studies Sex and Gender in Healthcare African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues Sexual function and dysfunction studies Gender, Feminism, and Media Marriage and Sexual Relationships Feminist Theory and Gender Studies HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Mental Health Treatment and Access Sex work and related issues Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Cultural Competency in Health Care Male Breast Health Studies Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Voice and Speech Disorders Disability Rights and Representation Hormonal and reproductive studies Counseling Practices and Supervision Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

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