Shaping the Skeleton: Impact of GnRH Analogue and Sex Hormone Therapy on Skeletal Dimensions in Transgender Individuals
The study results suggest that skeletal dimensions are only altered by GAHT if endogenous puberty has not yet been completed at start of PS. These findings enhance our understanding of hormonal effects on the skeleton and may hold clinical relevance for body image as well as for forensic anthropology. Future research should evaluate clinical implications for surgical or obstetrical outcomes in transgender individuals.
Authors
- Boukje Teatske Sikma
- Chantal M Wiepjes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8280-0065)
- A S Paul van Trotsenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9677-7441)
- Sabine E Hannema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8996-0993)
- Mark‐Bram Bouman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4245-783X)
- Lidewij Sophia Boogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0952-9168)
- Martin den Heijer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3620-5617)
Institutions
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Hartwig Medical Foundation (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae574
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.57