TLDR Gender affirming hormone therapy improves outcomes in gender affirmation surgery.
The document reviews the role of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) in enhancing surgical outcomes for gender affirmation surgery (GAS), highlighting that GAHT, involving testosterone or estrogen, significantly improves patient satisfaction and surgical results by aligning physical characteristics with gender identity. It emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including mental, hormonal, and surgical therapies, to optimize transition outcomes. Despite limited data on the true impact, the combination of GAHT and GAS is shown to positively affect the physical and mental well-being of patients, with a call for further research in this area.
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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
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May 2018 in “Transgender health” Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
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September 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for safe and effective hormone treatment in gender-dysphoric individuals, with specific guidelines for adolescents and adults.
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June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” 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.
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October 2022 in “Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics” Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
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January 2019 in “Kansas journal of medicine” Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
