The Role of Nutrition in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

September 2023 in “ Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska) ”

Vrhovnik, Grega

gender-affirming hormone therapy GAHT sex hormone levels adverse effects nutrition lifestyle transgender gender-diverse

TLDR Following national healthy eating guidelines can help reduce risks from gender-affirming hormone therapy.

The diploma thesis investigates the potential of alleviating side effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) through nutrition and lifestyle. While current research indicates that nutrition and lifestyle cannot influence sex hormone levels or enhance the positive effects of GAHT, they can help mitigate risk factors associated with its adverse effects. Due to the limited research on nutrition's role in GAHT, the thesis recommends that transgender and gender-diverse individuals adhere to national healthy eating guidelines.

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