Changes in Blood Lipids Following Initiation of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Bennett J. Gosiker · Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center

Jude Moutchia · University of Pennsylvania Health System

Nghiem Nguyen · Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center

Abstract

While the results for transfeminine individuals on GAHT appear somewhat reassuring, transmasculine patients receiving testosterone may benefit from closer monitoring of lipid profiles.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal and reproductive studies Sex and Gender in Healthcare Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology

Volume 36, pp. 100349-100349

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcte.2024.100349

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