68 citations
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February 2019 in “Urology” Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
47 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the unique health issues and preventive care recommendations for LGBT individuals, emphasizing dermatologic considerations and the importance of culturally competent care, but reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” This review outlines best practices for providing culturally competent care to transgender patients and discusses considerations for assessing disease risk, but reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses lesser-known concerns in transgender dermatology, including neovaginal issues, neoplastic and autoimmune conditions, and the effects of unapproved injectable substances, but reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” This review examines existing evidence on the efficacy and safety of gender affirming hormone therapy in relation to Gender Affirmation Surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Biology” This study concluded that male mice are more susceptible to valproic acid-induced autism spectrum disorder than female mice, with noticeable differences in brain histoarchitecture and receptor protein levels.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Headache” This source suggests that migraine prevalence increases in transgender women using oestrogen and decreases in transgender men using testosterone, with high oral oestrogen doses in transgender women potentially linked to aura risk.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This consensus document discusses guidelines for gender-affirming hormone therapy in India, offering recommendations based on a review of existing evidence and expert input, without reporting new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2007 in “Popular Communication” This article examines how makeover television programs reflect and reinforce patriarchal ideals of beauty and identity in women's body image, without presenting new empirical findings.
4 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Genetics/Journal of genetics” This abstract reports funding sources for ongoing research and does not present any study results.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” This study found that care for transgender Veterans at VANCHCS could benefit from a more consistent, team-based approach to therapy.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, Arab hair was found to have a higher thickness and lower density compared to other ethnicities, suggesting these factors should be considered in diagnosing and treating hair issues in Arabs.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review examines the relationship between facial hair trends and the increase in beard transplant surgeries, exploring psychological reasons for the rising demand without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Academic Journal of International University of Erbil” This study found that rural residents in the Erbil Governorate of Iraq had significantly higher vitamin D levels compared to urban residents, despite widespread awareness but limited preventive actions regarding vitamin D deficiency.
January 2026 in “Endocrinology” December 2025 in “Biology” In this study, researchers observed that chronic stress affected wild-derived house mice differently by sex, with females showing less weight gain and distinct behavioral changes, while males exhibited higher hair corticosterone levels, suggesting divergent coping strategies and implications for sex-specific stress assessment protocols.
October 2025 in “Preprints.org” In this study, chronic unpredictable stress affected male and female wild-derived house mice differently; stressed females gained less weight, had long grooming times, and lower immobility in tests, while stressed males showed increased hair corticosterone levels and shorter immobility times.
September 2025 in “Matics Jurnal Ilmu Komputer dan Teknologi Informasi (Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology)” This study found that among various predictive models for baldness risk, Random Forest Regression performed best with the lowest mean squared error and highest R², indicating strong predictive accuracy, especially with complex datasets, while Linear Regression was better suited to simpler datasets.
April 2024 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly enhanced facial hair growth in transgender individuals assigned female at birth undergoing gender affirming hormone therapy, with improvements most notable after six months of use.
September 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)” This review discusses the side effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy and reports no clinical results; it highlights the potential to reduce adverse effect risk factors with healthy eating guidelines.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study analyzed NHANES data from 2005 to 2020 and found that sunscreen-wearing behavior was more common among females than males, individuals aged 29-56 compared to those aged 0-28, and significantly less likely among non-Hispanic Black respondents compared to non-Hispanic White respondents.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This narrative review suggests that, after at least two years of gender-affirming hormone therapy, nonathletic transgender individuals tend to have physical performance levels similar to cisgender individuals, though more controlled research is necessary, particularly among trans athletes.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This systematic review reported that gender-affirming hormone therapy may lead to changes in hair growth patterns, with differing effects for transgender men and women, potentially impacting quality of life.
January 2023 in “Andrologia” This study found that American men undergoing fertility evaluation are older, more obese, and experience longer infertility durations than their Canadian counterparts, with potentially reversible factors being more prevalent in the US.
86 citations
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May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This article reviews the care of transgender patients, encompassing diagnosis, treatment options, and challenges in health care access, but does not present new research findings; the authors emphasize the critical role of providers in addressing transgender health needs.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” This study found that androgen signaling has complex effects on bone formation in male AR3.6-transgenic mice, with varying impacts based on the embryonic lineage of cells.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Transgender Health” This study reviewed literature on dermatological changes in transgender and gender diverse individuals during gender affirming medical transition, identifying risks like acne and hypertrophic scars, and provided tailored care recommendations for health professionals.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Athletic Training” This review discusses the role of athletic trainers in the medical affirmation and care of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, but it reports no new research findings; the authors emphasize the need for interprofessional collaboration.
July 2025 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This source provides a comprehensive guideline for the management of transgender individuals in India, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary diagnosis, counseling for gender-affirming hormone therapy, and the importance of addressing social stigma, legal issues, and medical training to improve healthcare access for this population.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review highlights the dermatological needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals in Australia, emphasizing the role of dermatologists in managing skin and hair conditions related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.