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GlossaryHormone Therapy

involves administering hormones to correct or modify imbalances

Hormone Therapy (HT), also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Endocrine Therapy, involves the administration of hormones to correct or modify hormonal imbalances in the body. It is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of menopause, treat hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer, and support gender transition in transgender individuals by aligning their physical characteristics with their gender identity.

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Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

204 citations, May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

research Gonadal Suppressive and Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults

25 citations, September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy”

Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.

research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria

21 citations, November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation”

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Australia: The Prescription Patterns of Clinicians Experienced in Adult Transgender Healthcare

15 citations, February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal”

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

research Men And Women, So Different, So Similar: Observations From Cross-Sex Hormone Treatment Of Transsexual Subjects

29 citations, May 2013 in “Andrologia”

Cross-sex hormone treatment in transsexual individuals helps understand how sex hormones affect diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

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