Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety

    April 2016 in “ The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology ”
    Michael S. Irwig
    Studysummary This review discusses the effects of testosterone therapy for transgender men, noting desired outcomes and potential risks, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight a lack of high-quality data due to various study limitations.
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