Illustration of a healthcare professional next to text about bisexual health topics on a light blue background."
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"TOP 10 THINGS BISEXUAL PEOPLE SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for bisexual people. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
nfographic titled "Top 10 Things Bisexual People Should Discuss with Their Healthcare Provider" with five topics listed, including coming out, HIV/AIDS risk reduction, hepatitis immunization, fitness, and substance abuse.
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TOP 10 THINGS BISEXUAL PEOPLE SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
01 COME OUT TO YOUR PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER For optimal healthcare, openly communicate your bisexuality and sexual behaviors to your provider, and seek a new provider if they are unsupportive.
02 REDUCING THE RISK OF GETTING OR TRANSMITTING HIV/AIDS Bisexual individuals face heightened HIV risk, but advancements like PrEP and PEP, offer effective prevention and management strategies.
03 HEPATITIS IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENING If you have sex with multiple partners (of any gender) you are at an increased risk of sexually transmitted infection with the viruses that cause hepatitis, but vaccinations and condoms offer protection.
04 FITNESS (DIET AND EXERCISE) Bisexual individuals face increased body image issues and eating disorder risks, making healthy diet and exercise, with guidance from a healthcare provider, crucial.
05 SUBSTANCE USE/ALCOHOL Bisexual individuals may experience higher rates of substance use, necessitating healthcare provider consultation for support and harm reduction strategies.
Informative graphic listing health topics bisexual individuals should discuss with their healthcare provider, including mental health, STIs, cancer screenings, tobacco use, and HPV.
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TOP 10 THINGS BISEXUAL PEOPLE SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
06 DEPRESSION/ANXIETY Bisexual individuals experience elevated rates of depression and anxiety, exacerbated by lack of support and concealment, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive mental health services and open communication with healthcare providers.
07 SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS) Regular STI screenings are crucial for sexually active individuals due to the prevalence of asymptomatic infections and the risk of transmission, with recommended intervals varying based on sexual activity.
08 PROSTATE, TESTICULAR, BREAST, CERVICAL AND COLON CANCER Bisexual individuals should adhere to standard cancer screening guidelines, despite potential access barriers, to mitigate their risk of cancer-related mortality.
09 TOBACCO Bisexual individuals exhibit significantly higher tobacco use rates, demanding culturally sensitive prevention and cessation programs, with older smokers requiring lung cancer screening consideration.
10 HPV (VIRUS THAT CAUSES WARTS AND CAN LEAD TO ANAL & CERVICAL CANCER) HPV vaccination and screening, particularly anal cancer screening for high-risk bisexual individuals, are crucial to prevent HPV-associated cancers, despite the common misconception that it only causes warts.
Bisexual Health Awareness Month reminder! Check out the top 10 from the LGBTQ+ Health Directory (organized by GLMA and the Tegan and Sara Foundation) to empower yourself with knowledge.
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