Characteristics of Menstrual Suppression and Its Association With Mental Health in Transgender Adolescents

CONCLUSION: Effectiveness of and satisfaction with menstrual suppression were high in TGD adolescents receiving this treatment. These findings support the routine exploration and management of menstrual health in TGD adolescents. However, menstrual suppression was not associated with any difference in gender dysphoria, depression, or anxiety symptoms in this cross-sectional study, and longitudinal studies are required to better investigate this.PMID:37562053 | DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005317
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research