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Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 5, 2018
Summary
Gender-affirming hormone therapy is crucial for transgender adults. Obstetricians and Gynecologists can improve access by offering testosterone protocols, which appear safe and effective for transgender men with proper monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- 1.4 million transgender adults in the US face healthcare access barriers.
- A significant barrier is the lack of providers knowledgeable in transgender care.
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OB/GYNs) can bridge this gap by offering gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the role of OB/GYNs in providing gender-affirming hormone therapy.
- To review testosterone protocols for transgender men.
- To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of testosterone therapy in transgender men.
Main Methods:
- Extrapolation of testosterone protocols from hypogonadal cisgender men.
- Review of available data on testosterone regimens for transgender men.
- Emphasis on proper screening and monitoring protocols.
Main Results:
- While high-quality, long-term studies are lacking, current data suggest testosterone therapy is safe and effective for transgender men.
- Existing protocols for cisgender men can be adapted for transgender men.
- Proper patient screening and ongoing monitoring are key to safe and effective treatment.
Conclusions:
- OB/GYNs are well-positioned to increase access to gender-affirming care.
- Competency in gender-affirming hormone therapy, specifically testosterone for transgender men, is essential.
- Available evidence supports the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming testosterone therapy when administered with appropriate oversight.
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