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: Due to limited access to formal healthcare, many use excessive estrogen supplements without medical supervision or undergo invasive, unsafe procedures like subcutaneous silicone injections to achieve a more feminine appearance . Legal and Social Context

: There are high rates of substance use often linked to the stress of sex work or coping with discrimination .

: In a study of Cambodian "ladyboys," 40% reported physical assault and 55% reported being forced to have sex against their wishes within a 12-month period . ladyboy abuse

: Over one-third of those reporting physical assault cited police as the perpetrators .

Abuse can also manifest as medical neglect or unsafe practices: : Due to limited access to formal healthcare,

: Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals are at a significantly higher risk for child abuse and related long-term trauma . Health and Medical Vulnerabilities

Child abuse victimization among transgender and gender ... - PubMed : Over one-third of those reporting physical assault

15 Oct 2019 — Those who are transgender and those who display gender nonconforming traits in childhood are at risk for child abuse and sequelae. National Institutes of Health (.gov)