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    GlossaryHormone Therapy (Hormone Treatment)

    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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      research Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals

      88 citations, September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology”
      Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
      Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care

      research Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care

      23 citations, October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health”
      The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
      Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology

      research Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology

      24 citations, January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics”
      Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
      Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy

      research Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy

      7 citations, January 2019 in “Headache”
      Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.

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