Estrogen Levels Do Not Rise With Testosterone Treatment For Transgender Men

Serum Hormone Concentrations in Transgender Individuals Receiving Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: A Longitudinal Retrospective Cohort Study

“…The relationship between serum total testosterone concentration and BMI remains unclear. One previous study reported that patients with a lower BMI had significantly higher serum testosterone concentrations [19]. In contrast, our data seems to suggest a Vshaped curve whereby persons with a BMI in the 25-29.9 kg/m2 range had higher hormone concentrations than those whose BMI was less than 25 kg/m2 and those with the BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater.…”

Testosterone undecanoate and testosterone enanthate injections are both effective and safe in transmen over 5 years of administration

“…2,4 Most of the available data on T administration in these subjects come from cross-sectional observations, and the only available longitudinal studies follow these subjects for a maximum of 3 years with the use of TU. [5][6][7] Whether the use of different T formulations results in varying effectiveness and safety profiles is unclear. This is particularly relevant because the difference in cost of these formulations is significant.…”

A Universally Accepted Definition of Gender Will Positively Impact Societal Understanding, Acceptance, and Appropriateness of Health Care

“…The increasing prevalence of individuals not conforming to stereotypical gender identities provides a challenge to the health care system and access to appropriate health care services. [37][38][39][40] Although there is a trend and a movement to increase acceptance of gender nonconforming people, there is still a gap in understanding how best to meet their health care needs. Gender nonconforming and transgender persons report a lack of knowledgeable health care providers, which reportedly leads to suboptimal care and increased rates of certain types of cancer, substance abuse, mental health conditions, infections, and chronic diseases.…”