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Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

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

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

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.

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.

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

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.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

Estrogen deficiency can reduce the enzyme activity needed to activate vitamin D.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.