Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men

    October 2018 in “ Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology ”
    Molly B. Moravek
    Studysummary This study suggests that gender-affirming testosterone therapy in transgender men is generally safe and effective with adequate screening and monitoring, although high-quality long-term studies are lacking.
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