Metabolic and Anthropometric Changes and Adverse Effects in Finnish Adolescents Using Gender-Affirming Hormonal Treatment
The somatic changes observed in this study were typical for GAHT. No serious somatic adverse effects occurred. Regular measuring of HB and HCT in transgender males undergoing GAHT is warranted, but excessive monitoring of glucose and lipid metabolism, BMI, and BP during the initial follow-up period may not be necessary for somatically healthy adolescents.
Authors
- Nico Vehmas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1310-3431)
- Elina Holopainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3572-1337)
- Hanna Savolainen‐Peltonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4139-669X)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transgender Health
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2024.0012
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00