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  • Endocrinology
  • Transgender Health
  • Medical Therapy

Background:

  • Testosterone therapy is a key medical intervention for transgender men.
  • The primary aim is to reach typical male serum testosterone levels.
  • This therapy offers various benefits alongside potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the desired and undesired effects of testosterone therapy in transgender men.
  • To highlight the benefits, such as reduced gender dysphoria and cancer risk.
  • To identify limitations in current research on this treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on testosterone therapy for transgender men.
  • Analysis of reported desired and undesired effects.
  • Assessment of the quality and limitations of current research.

Main Results:

  • Desired effects include physical changes (hair growth, muscle mass, voice deepening) and mental health improvements (reduced dysphoria, anxiety, depression).
  • Potential risks include acne, hair loss, altered cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and increased blood pressure.
  • Testosterone therapy may reduce breast cancer risk, with or without mastectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Testosterone therapy provides significant benefits for transgender men but requires careful monitoring for adverse effects.
  • The development of effects varies, with some appearing within months and others over a year.
  • A significant lack of high-quality, long-term studies, including randomized controlled trials, hinders comprehensive understanding.