Effects of Hormone Therapy on the Laboratory Profile of Transgender People: A Scoping Review

    January 2021 in “ Open MIND ”
    Gustavo de Oliveira, Victoria Oliveira Wildner, Guilherme Felipe Raimundo, Iara Fabrícia Kretzer, Eduardo Monguilhott Dalmarco, Beatriz Garcia Mendes Borba, Izabel Galhardo Demarchi
    TLDR Hormone therapy in transgender people requires careful monitoring due to potential health risks and lack of standardized test values.
    The scoping review examined the effects of hormone therapy on the laboratory profiles of transgender individuals, highlighting the need for careful monitoring due to potential adverse effects. Hormone therapy in transgender women can lead to changes such as increased triglyceride levels, which are associated with risks like pancreatitis and cardiovascular events. Testosterone use in transgender men affects lipid profiles and may increase certain psychiatric symptoms. Regular laboratory tests are recommended to monitor these changes and adjust treatments accordingly. The review emphasized the lack of standardized reference values for laboratory tests in transgender individuals and the need for improved healthcare access and quality for this population. It also noted the scarcity of research on this topic, particularly in developing countries, underscoring the importance of further exploration to better understand and support transgender health needs.
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