Endocrine Management of Adult Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Endocrine Society of India

July 2025 in “ Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism ”

Anirban Majumder, Debmalya Sanyal, Soumyabrata Roy Chaudhuri

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TLDR The guideline emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and informed consent for gender-affirming hormone treatment, with regular follow-ups and individualized care.

The clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society of India offers a comprehensive framework for the endocrine management of adult gender-dysphoric/gender-incongruent persons, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach and informed consent for gender-affirming hormonal treatment (GAHT). It details hormonal regimens for transgender women and men, highlights the importance of regular medical follow-ups, and addresses legal aspects of gender transition in India. The guideline also covers cancer screening, bone and cardiovascular health, and HIV/STI prevention, stressing individualized care and lifelong hormone therapy. It calls for enhanced medical education, combating transphobia, and research to improve transgender healthcare in India.

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