Lesbian and Bisexual Women
Lesbian and bisexual women are part of a diverse community with various health concerns. While all women have specific health risks, lesbian and bisexual women are at a higher risk for certain diseases than other women. Find information and resources from CDC and other government agencies and community partners that address lesbian and bisexual women’s health.
General Resources
- What You Should Discuss with Your Health Care Providerexternal icon (GLMA)
- Recognizing the Needs of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Womenexternal icon (HHS Office on Women’s Health)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Healthexternal icon (Medline Plus)
U.S. Government Resources
- CDC
- 2020 Topics and Objectives for LGBT Healthexternal icon (HealthyPeople.gov)
- HHS
- SAMHSA
- Bullying and LGBTQ Youthexternal icon (StopBullying.gov)
- President Obama and the LGBT Communityexternal icon (The White House)
General CDC and Partner Resources
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Page last reviewed: April 22, 2021
Content source: National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention