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Fertility, Contraception, and Fertility Preservation in Trans Individuals
CONCLUSION: GAHT mainly impairs spermatogenesis; thus, counseling on fertility preservation should always be given before GAHT. More than 80% of trans men use contraceptives, mainly for their other effects such as suppression of menstrual bleeding. GAHT is not in itself a reliable method of contraception, and persons about to undergo GAHT should always receive contraceptive counseling.PMID:36794399 | DOI:10.3238/arztebl.m2023.0026
Source: Deutsches Arzteblatt International - February 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Katharina Feil Elisabeth Reiser Anne-Sophie Braun Bettina B öttcher Bettina Toth Source Type: research

Extragenital Endometriosis in the Differential Diagnosis of Non-Gynecological Diseases
CONCLUSION: There is, as yet, no causally directed treatment for chronic endometriosis. The treatment is decided upon individually in discussion with the patient, in consideration of risk factors and after assessment of the benefits and risks. Timely diagnosis is essential.PMID:35477509 | DOI:10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0176
Source: Deutsches Arzteblatt International - April 28, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefan Lukac Marinus Schmid Kerstin Pfister Wolfgang Janni Henning Sch äffler Davut Dayan Source Type: research

Hormonal Gender Reassignment Treatment for Gender Dysphoria.
Authors: Meyer G, Boczek U, Bojunga J Abstract BACKGROUND: No data are available at present on the prevalence of gender dysphoria (trans-identity) in Germany. On the basis of estimates from the Netherlands, it can be calculated that approximately 15 000 to 25 000 persons in Germany are affected. Persons suffering from gender dysphoria often experience significant distress and have a strong desire for gender reassignment treatment. METHODS: This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective search in the PubMed database employing the searching terms "transsexualism," "transgender," "gender i...
Source: Deutsches Arzteblatt International - February 10, 2021 Category: General Medicine Tags: Dtsch Arztebl Int Source Type: research