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.
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research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Endocrine Therapy of Adult Gender-Incongruent Individuals Seeking Gender Reaffirmation
Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
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 Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research Hormonal, Medical, and Nonsurgical Aspects of Gender Affirmation
The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
research Gender Identity and Transition: Relationships With Sleep Disorders in US Youth
Transgender youth have more sleep disorders, but gender-affirming therapy may help reduce them.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Techniques and Applications of Lower Extremity Feminization and Masculinization
More research is needed to improve lower body gender affirmation techniques.
research Management of Transgender Patients in Critical Care
Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.
research Evaluation of Healthcare for Transgender Veterans
The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Bicalutamide: A Review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research A Rare Case of Poorly-Differentiated Endometrial Carcinoma in a Female-to-Male Transgender Man on Testosterone Therapy
Transgender men on testosterone therapy need ongoing gynecologic care due to potential cancer risks.
research Medical Care for Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Inconsistency in Light of Current Recommendations: How to Implement the 'Primum Non Nocere' Principle?
The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.
research Use of Low-Level Laser Therapy as Monotherapy or Concomitant Therapy for Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
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 Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine
Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
research Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care
The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to Look Out For
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
research Endocrinological Assessment in Transgender Individuals
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
research An Update on Plant-Derived Anti-Androgens
Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization
Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Finasteride Delays Atherosclerosis Progression in Mice and Is Associated With a Reduction in Plasma Cholesterol in Men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
research A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.