Publications

  1. Haas Kogan ME, Chubak B, Boskey ER, Staffa SJ, Streed CG, Dalke KB, Baratz A, Ferrando C, Grimstad FW. Reconstructive urologists can address the care gap for adults with intersex traits. Nat Rev Urol. 2025 Apr 29. PMID: 40301585.

  2. Grimstad FW, Staffa SJ, Kus T, Boskey ER. Gender-Affirming Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy Counseling Practices for Transmasculine Adolescents. Transgend Health. 2025 Apr; 10(2):160-169. PMID: 40309070. PMCID: PMC12039890.

  3. Boskey ER, Redwood E, Parsa T, Grimstad FW. Fertility Intentions and Histories Among Transgender Adults Who Started Gender-Affirming Testosterone Before Adulthood. Womens Health Issues. 2025 Mar-Apr; 35(2):74-82. PMID: 40044465.

  4. Grimstad FW, Boskey ER, Staffa SJ, Streed CG, Dalke KB, Baratz A, Chubak B, Ferrando C. Survey of Urogynecology Fellows on the Care of Patients with Differences in Sex Development/Intersex Traits. Int Urogynecol J. 2025 Mar; 36(3):599-606. PMID: 39786523.

  5. Spence C, Beauregard H, Boskey ER, Grimstad FW. Qualitative Assessment of Provider Approaches to Dilation after Vaginoplasty. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2025 Jun; 38(3):403-408. PMID: 39645142.

  6. Kudze T, Boskey ER, Scatoni A, Grimstad FW, Shim JY. National Trends of Common Gynecologic Procedures Among Pediatric Hospitals: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (NSQIP-P) Database Analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Feb; 60(2):162068. PMID: 39612516.

  7. Garbo G, Barrera E, Shim JY, Boskey ER, Grimstad FW. Use of Continuous Oral Drospirenone for Menstrual Suppression in Adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2025 Jan; 76(1):148-153. PMID: 39387723.

  8. Grimstad F, Guss C. Medical and Surgical Reproductive Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Dec; 51(4):621-633. PMID: 39510734.

  9. Kamceva M, Strickland J, Gatti J, Grimstad FW. Use of Vaginoscopy after Vaginoplasty in Individuals with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2024 Dec; 37(6):602-607. PMID: 39187118.

  10. . Taormina JM, Cordoba Kissee M, Brownstone LM, Grimstad F, Morrison SD, Hendrixson A, Iwamoto SJ. Approach to the Patient: Navigating Body Mass Index Requirements for Gender-Affirming Surgery. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Aug 13; 109(9):2389-2399. PMID: 38584330.

  11. Grimstad F, Trotman G, Krempasky C, Belkind U, Jarin J, Cizek S, NASPAG Education Committee. NASPAG Clinical Opinion: The Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Adolescents and Young Adults. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2024 Dec; 37(6):533-541. PMID: 39111690.

  12. Hall ME, Kremen J, Boskey ER, Tulimat S, Staffa SJ, Grimstad F. Adult endocrinologists' perspectives on transitioning adolescent patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Aug 27; 37(8):722-729. PMID: 39008686.

  13. Grimstad FW, Boskey ER, Clark RS, Ferrando CA. Management of breakthrough bleeding in transgender and gender diverse individuals on testosterone. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Nov; 231(5):534.e1-534.e11. PMID: 38876414.

  14. LaRosa MX, Chikarmane SA, Yu RN, Grimstad F, Chow JS. Peri-surgical imaging of intersex and gender diverse youths. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 07; 54(8):1371-1390. PMID: 38520560.

  15. Shim JY, Garbo G, Grimstad FW, Scatoni A, Barrera EP, Boskey ER. Use of the Drospirenone-Only Contraceptive Pill in Adolescents with Endometriosis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2024 Aug; 37(4):402-406. PMID: 38395193.

  16. Grimstad FW, Lee J. Overview of gender-affirming surgery. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 07; 54(8):1363-1370. PMID: 38349521.

  17. Grimstad FW, Boskey ER, Clark RS, Ferrando CA. Incidence of breakthrough bleeding in transgender and gender-diverse individuals on long-term testosterone. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 04; 230(4):434.e1-434.e10. PMID: 38181830.

  18. Scatoni A, Roberts Z, Boskey ER, Staffa S, Roden RC, Redwood E, Grimstad F. Danazol's use for menstrual suppression in transgender individuals: A retrospective multi-site cohort study. Womens Health (Lond). 2024 Jan-Dec; 20:17455057241265081. PMID: 39051650. PMCID: PMC11273706.

  19. Blasdel G, Everhart A, St Amand C, Gaddis M, Grimstad F. How Do Prescribing Clinicians Obtain Consent to Initiate Gender-Affirming Hormones? Transgend Health. 2023 Dec; 8(6):526-533. PMID: 38130984. PMCID: PMC10732162.

  20. Grimstad FW, Boskey ER, Clark RS, Ferrando CA. Prevalence of pelvic pain in transgender individuals on testosterone. J Sex Med. 2023 11 30; 20(12):1459-1465. PMID: 37837637.

  21. Shim J, Boskey ER, Lossie A, Staffa SJ, Grimstad FW. Preventive Practices and Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome Individuals. Sex Transm Dis. 2024 Feb 01; 51(2):128-131. PMID: 37934163.

  22. Ferrando CA, Mishra K, Grimstad FW, Weigand NW, Pikula C. A randomized trial comparing perioperative pelvic FLOor physical therapy to current standard of care in transgender Women undergoing vaginoplasty for gendER affirmation: the FLOWER Trial. Int Urogynecol J. 2023 Dec; 34(12):2985-2993. PMID: 37688620.

  23. Grimstad F, Kremen J, Boskey ER, Wenger H. How Should Clinicians Navigate Decision Making About Genital Reconstructive Surgeries Among Intersex and Transgender Populations? AMA J Ethics. 2023 06 01; 25(6):E437-445. PMID: 37285298.

  24. Kolbe KE, Abern L, Maguire K, Luther L, Staffa SJ, Grimstad F. Success in Accessing Fertility Preservation Appointments for Egg-Producing Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: A Mystery Caller Study. LGBT Health. 2023 Aug-Sep; 10(6):439-446. PMID: 37222728.

  25. Grimstad FW, Fraiman E, Garborcauskas G, Ferrando CA. Retrospective review of changes in testosterone dosing and physiologic parameters in transgender and gender-diverse individuals following hysterectomy with and without oophorectomy. J Sex Med. 2023 04 27; 20(5):690-698. PMID: 36987750.

  26. Kyweluk MA, Kirkley J, Grimstad F, Amato P, Downing J. Desire for genetically related children among transgender and gender-diverse patients seeking gender-affirming hormones. F S Rep. 2023 Jun; 4(2):224-230. PMID: 37398606. PMCID: PMC10310968.

  27. Arrington-Sanders R, Connell NT, Coon D, Dowshen N, Goldman AL, Goldstein Z, Grimstad F, Javier NM, Kim E, Murphy M, Poteat T, Radix A, Schwartz A, St Amand C, Streed CG, Tangpricha V, Toribio M, Goldstein RH. Assessing and Addressing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Across the Spectrum of Gender Affirming Care: A Review. Endocr Pract. 2023 Apr; 29(4):272-278. PMID: 36539066. PMCID: PMC10081942.

  28. Garborcauskas G, Boskey ER, Guss CE, Grimstad FW. Retrospective Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations During Initial Visits of Adolescents Seeking Gender-Affirming Testosterone. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Sep 24. PMID: 36162722.

  29. Cipres DT, Shim JY, Grimstad FW. Postoperative Vaginal Bleeding Concerns after Gender-Affirming Hysterectomy in Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults on Testosterone. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Sep 08. PMID: 36089115.

  30. Barrera EP, Grimstad FW, Boskey ER. Young Adult Patients with Testosterone Management Concerns after Gender-Affirming Hysterectomy and Bilateral Oophorectomy: A Case Series. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jul 16. PMID: 35850361.

  31. Garborcauskas G, McCabe E, Boskey ER, Grimstad FW. Family Building Perspectives of Assigned Female at Birth Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents Seeking Testosterone Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy. LGBT Health. 2022 10; 9(7):463-470. PMID: 35802494.

  32. Tabaac AR, Chwa C, Sutter ME, Missmer SA, Boskey ER, Austin SB, Grimstad F, Charlton BM. Prevalence of Chronic Pelvic Pain by Sexual Orientation in a Large Cohort of Young Women in the United States. J Sex Med. 2022 06; 19(6):1012-1023. PMID: 35508601; PMCID: PMC9149035.

  33. Coulter M, Diamond DA, Estrada C, Grimstad F, Yu R, Doyle P. Vaginectomy in Transmasculine Patients: A Review of Techniques in an Emerging Field. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2022 06 01; 28(6):e222-e230. PMID: 35234183.

  34. Culbreath K, Keefe G, Staffa SJ, Wynne N, Grimstad F, Jimenez L, Jaksic T, Modi BP. Puberty and growth in patients with pediatric intestinal failure. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jun; 57(6):1045-1049. PMID: 35287963.

  35. Shim JY, Staffa SJ, Grimstad FW. Evaluating Provider Self-Disclosure in Adolescent Contraception Counseling. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Aug; 35(4):457-461. PMID: 35104638.

  36. Grimstad F, Moyer Q, Williams CR, Kremen J. A Body-Neutral and Gender-Neutral Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Diagram. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jun; 35(3):375-378. PMID: 34748917.

  37. 10. Charlton BM, Reynolds CA, Tabaac AR, Godwin EG, Porsch LM, Agénor M, Grimstad FW, Katz-Wise SL. Unintended and teen pregnancy experiences of trans masculine people living in the United States. Int J Transgend Health. 2021; 22(1-2):65-76. PMID: 34651143; PMCID: PMC8040679.

  38. Shim JY, Kaur R, Laufer MR, Grimstad FW. The Use of Telemedicine in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Apr; 35(2):133-137. PMID: 34619357.

  39. Indig G, Serrano M, Dalke KB, Ejiogu NI, Grimstad F. Clinician Advocacy and Intersex Health: A History of Intersex Health Care and the Role of the Clinician Advocate Past, Present, and Future. Pediatr Ann. 2021 Sep; 50(9):e359-e365. PMID: 34542337.

  40. Grimstad F, Kremen J, Streed CG, Dalke KB. The Health Care of Adults with Differences in Sex Development or Intersex Traits Is Changing: Time to Prepare Clinicians and Health Systems. LGBT Health. 2021 10; 8(7):439-443. PMID: 34191611.

  41. Holtz M, Grimstad F, Higgins J, Denny G, Strickland J, Dowlut-McElroy T. Vulvovaginal Involvement in Pediatric Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Case Series. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct; 34(5):745-748. PMID: 33915265.

  42. Grimstad F, Kremen J, Shim J, Charlton BM, Boskey ER. Breakthrough Bleeding in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Young Adults on Long-Term Testosterone. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct; 34(5):706-716. PMID: 33910088.

  43. Grimstad F, Boskey ER, Taghinia A, Estrada CR, Ganor O. The role of androgens in clitorophallus development and possible applications to transgender patients. Andrology. 2021 11; 9(6):1719-1728. PMID: 33834632.

  44. Grimstad F, Boskey ER, Taghinia A, Ganor O. Gender-Affirming Surgeries in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescent and Young Adults: A Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Primer. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Aug; 34(4):442-448. PMID: 33852937.

  45. Grimstad FW, Knoll MM, Jacobson JD. Oxandrolone Use in Trans-Masculine Youth Appears to Increase Adult Height: Preliminary Evidence. LGBT Health. 2021 May-Jun; 8(4):300-306. PMID: 33819432.

  46. Stowell JT, Zavaletta VA, Carroll EF, Grimstad FW. Multidisciplinary approach to imaging for gender-affirming surgery: engaging surgeons, radiologists, and patients to ensure a positive imaging experience. Ann Transl Med. 2021 Apr; 9(7):610. PMID: 33987308.

  47. Garborcauskas G, Grimstad F. A Response to Jue et al, "Kidney Transplantation in Transgender Patients". Curr Urol Rep. 2021 03 29; 22(5):28. PMID: 33779852.

  48. Iwamoto SJ, Grimstad F, Irwig MS, Rothman MS. Routine Screening for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults Taking Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: a Narrative Review. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 05; 36(5):1380-1389. PMID: 33547576; PMCID: PMC8131455.

  49. Shim JY, Grimstad FW, Laufer MR. Spontaneous Cervicovaginal Fistula in Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome: A Case Report. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Apr; 34(2):220-222. PMID: 33144229.

  50. Grimstad F, McLaren H, Gray M. The gynecologic examination of the transfeminine person after penile inversion vaginoplasty. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 03; 224(3):266-273. PMID: 33039391.

  51. Grimstad FW, Stowell JT, Gaddis M. Survey of Experiences of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Patients During Imaging Encounters and Opportunities for Improvement. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2020 11; 215(5):1136-1142. PMID: 32960664.

  52. Roberts SA, Williams CR, Grimstad FW. Considerations for Providing Pediatric Gender-Affirmative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Adolesc Health. 2020 11; 67(5):635-637. PMID: 32943291.

  53. Grimstad FW, Fowler KG, New EP, Ferrando CA, Pollard RR, Chapman G, Gray M, Gomez Lobo V. Ovarian Histopathology in Transmasculine Persons on Testosterone: A Multicenter Case Series. J Sex Med. 2020 09; 17(9):1807-1818. PMID: 32703706; PMCID: PMC8612074.

  54. Krempasky C, Grimstad F. Research is needed to assess breakthrough bleeding rates in transmasculine individuals utilizing hormonal contraception. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 12; 223(6):946. PMID: 32589952.

  55. Grimstad FW, Boskey E, Grey M. New-Onset Abdominopelvic Pain After Initiation of Testosterone Therapy Among Trans-Masculine Persons: A Community-Based Exploratory Survey. LGBT Health. 2020 07; 7(5):248-253. PMID: 32552294.

  56. Shim JY, Laufer MR, Grimstad FW. Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in Transgender Adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Oct; 33(5):524-528. PMID: 32535219.

  57. Grimstad F, Boskey E. Empowering Transmasculine Youth by Enhancing Reproductive Health Counseling in the Primary Care Setting. J Adolesc Health. 2020 06; 66(6):653-655. PMID: 32473720.

  58. Grimstad F, Boskey E. How Should Decision-Sharing Roles Be Considered in Adolescent Gender Surgeries? AMA J Ethics. 2020 05 01; 22(5):E452-457. PMID: 32449665.

  59. Grimstad F, Akers A, Rome E. Introducing a New Journal Club Feature for JPAG. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 04; 33(2):101-103. PMID: 32229015.

  60. Krempasky C, Harris M, Grimstad F. Reply. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 04; 222(4):394. PMID: 31870735.

  61. Grimstad F. From Suffrage to the Senate: Expanding Inclusion in Women's Rights to Achieve Women's Health Equality. Mo Med. 2019 Nov-Dec; 116(6):472-475. PMID: 31911723.

  62. Stowell JT, Grimstad FW, Kirkpatrick DL, Brown ER, Santucci RA, Crane C, Patel AK, Phillips J, Ferreira MA, Ferreira FR, Ban AH, Baroni RH, Wu CC, Swan KA, Scott SA, Andresen KJ. Imaging Findings in Transgender Patients after Gender-affirming Surgery. Radiographics. 2019 Sep-Oct; 39(5):1368-1392. PMID: 31498743.

  63. Krempasky C, Harris M, Abern L, Grimstad F. Contraception across the transmasculine spectrum. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 02; 222(2):134-143. PMID: 31394072.

  64. Grimstad F, Strickland J, Dowlut-McElroy T. Management and Prevention of Postoperative Complications in a Neonate with a Symptomatic Imperforate Hymen. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2019 Aug; 32(4):429-431. PMID: 31029601.

  65. Kirkpatrick DL, Stowell J, Grimstad F, Brown E, Fishback S, Lemons S. Creating a Transgender-Inclusive Interventional Radiology Department. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2019 Jun; 30(6):928-931. PMID: 30956076.

  66. Stowell JT, Grimstad FW, Kirkpatrick DL, Brown LR, Flores EJ. Serving the Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons in Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol. 2019 04; 16(4 Pt A):533-535. PMID: 30819454.

  67. Grimstad FW, Fowler KG, New EP, Ferrando CA, Pollard RR, Chapman G, Gomez-Lobo V, Gray M. Uterine pathology in transmasculine persons on testosterone: a retrospective multicenter case series. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 03; 220(3):257.e1-257.e7. PMID: 30579875.

  68. Grimstad F, Le M, Zganjar A, Flores D, Gourley E, May D, Nangia AK. An Evaluation of Reported Follicle-stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Estradiol, and Prolactin Reference Ranges in the United States. Urology. 2018 Oct; 120:114-119. PMID: 30056193.

  69. Krieg AJ, Mullinax SR, Grimstad F, Marquis K, Constance E, Hong Y, Krieg SA, Roby KF. Histone demethylase KDM4A and KDM4B expression in granulosa cells from women undergoing in vitro fertilization. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2018 Jun; 35(6):993-1003. PMID: 29536385.

  70. Grimstad FW, Decherney A. A Review of the Epigenetic Contributions to Endometriosis. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 09; 60(3):467-476. PMID: 28742579.

  71. Grimstad FW, Nangia AK, Luke B, Stern JE, Mak W. Use of ICSI in IVF cycles in women with tubal ligation does not improve pregnancy or live birth rates. Hum Reprod. 2016 12; 31(12):2750-2755. PMID: 27738114; PMCID: PMC6457106.

  72. Grimstad F, Krieg S. Immunogenetic contributions to recurrent pregnancy loss. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2016 Jul; 33(7):833-47. PMID: 27169601; PMCID: PMC4930783.

  73. Grimstad FW, Satterwhite CL, Wieneke CL. Assessing Residency Program Approaches to the Transgender Health CREOG Objective. Transgend Health. 2016; 1(1):69-74. PMID: 29159299; PMCID: PMC5685265.

  74. Grimstad FW, Carey E. Periclitoral endometriosis: the dilemma of a chronic disease invading a rare location. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2015 May-Jun; 22(4):684-6. PMID: 25680686.

  75. Marsh CA, Grimstad FW. Primary amenorrhea: diagnosis and management. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2014 Oct; 69(10):603-12. PMID: 25336070.