Frequently Asked Questions

Find some commonly asked questions and answers about appointments, services, definitions and more from MetroHealth Pride Network.

If you are 18 or older, and looking for LGBTQ+ primary care, or interested in discussing medical care for gender affirmation, call 216-957-4905.

If you are under 18, and looking for LGBTQ+ primary care, call 216-778-8564.

If you are under 18, and interested in care specific to gender affirmation, call our behavioral health team 216-778-8564. You will begin with a psychologist.

Bring in all of the medications you are currently taking (prescription, over the counter, herbal, supplements), previous immunization / shot records, and the names of any physicians you have seen in the past.

Yes. We do full STI testing in the clinic.

Yes. Our providers are trained for both PrEP (pre-exposure prevention of HIV), and PEP (post exposure prevention of HIV).

Our providers currently work out of Rocky River, Brooklyn, Cleveland Heights, Brecksville, and the LGBT Center in Gordon Square.

If you are HIV positive, several of our adult PRIDE physicians have HIV practices at main campus MetroHealth to serve you.

Yes. Our providers are trained, and experienced, in taking care of the health needs of LGBTQ+ seniors.

LGBTQI+ is an abbreviation of identities that fall under sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Lesbian: describes a person who identifies as a woman and is romantically and physically attracted to other women.
  • Gay: describes a person who identifies as a man and is romantically and physically attracted to other men.
  • Bisexual: describes a person who is romantically and physically attracted to more than one specific gender.
  • Transgender: describes a person whose gender identity and/or gender expression is different than the one they were assigned at birth.
  • Queer: describes a person whose gender identity and/or sexual orientation is something other than cisgender or straight.
  • Intersex: describes a person whose biological sex characteristics are not exclusively male or female.
  • Plus sign (+): The plus sign at the end of LGBTQI+ represents all other identities and orientations on the gender and sexuality spectrum.
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Resources for Patients

Resources from national and local LGBTQ+ organizations with information on health, gender, and other related topics.

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Gender Identity Definitions

In the LGBTQ+ community, identity and self-expression are important. The "plus" in LGBTQ+ represents a growing list of other identifying terms others in the community may use in addition or alternatively to LGBTQ. Learning about and using the terms below may help you understand your own identity or how others define themselves.

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