research Management of Transgenderism
Transgender treatment includes hormones and surgery, but long-term effects are unknown and counseling is needed.
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research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
research Facial Feminization Surgery and Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments
Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Women and Transfeminine Spectrum Persons
Transgender women can develop feminine traits and improve their quality of life through hormone therapy and surgery, but results vary and access to surgery can be limited.
research What You Need to Know About Gender-Affirming Healthcare
The document concludes that respectful, gender-affirming healthcare improves mental health and encourages continued medical care for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Gender-Affirming Healthcare Guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
research 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development Due to Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in Three Siblings: A Case Report from a Low-Resource Setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research Genetics and Pathophysiology of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
research Omega-6 Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Leydig Cells Facilitate Male Sex Hormone Production
Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
research Sexual Function in Women with Androgen Excess Disorders: Classic Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-Depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Exploring Hormone Therapy Effects on Reproduction and Health in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
research Considerations for Providing Pediatric Gender-Affirmative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
research Dermatological Considerations for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients: An Australian Perspective
Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
research The Expansion of Uterus Transplantation to Transgender Women
Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.
research The Biology and Genomics of Human Hair Follicles: A Focus on Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency: Is There a Genotype-Phenotype Correlation? A Review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Priorities for Efficacy Trials of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy With Estrogen: Collaborative Design and Results of a Community Survey
Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.