The metabolic effects of hormonal treatment in transgender males: Safety of the testosterone gender-affirming therapy

CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with testosterone is routinely used for the promotion of virilising physical changes in transgender males. However, the likelihood of adverse effects of continuous administration treatment is still unclear. This study contributed to the notion that achieving testosterone levels within the target range is a prerequisite for the safety of the gender-affirming treatment.PMID:35964205 | DOI:10.3233/JRS-200087
Source: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research