Fracture risk assessment in an Italian group of transgender women after gender-confirming surgery

ConclusionsTW on ERT have a high prevalence of low bone mass, significantly associated with low estradiol levels and low compliance to ERT. A high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was highlighted. Considering that one out of seven TW showed an intermediate-high 10-year fracture risk, such risk assessment may be considered to prevent and manage osteoporosis in this clinical setting.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research