(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial including 64 transgender and gender-diverse adults, immediate testosterone therapy compared with no treatment significantly reduced gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality in transgender and gender-diverse individuals desiring testosterone therapy.
Authors: Ada S. Cheung, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., of Austin Health in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia, is the corresponding author.
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Early access to testosterone therapy in transgender and gender-diverse adults seeking masculinization
JAMA Network Open
2023-09-07
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