Hormone Therapy May Pose Cardiovascular Risk for Gender Transitioning Individuals
Razi Berry Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Gender-transition treatment poses an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, according to research The results are based on […]
Increased risk of suicide among transgender teens
Razi Berry A new study highlighted an increased risk of suicide among transgender teens than their cisgender peers, those who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.1 The study is from the University of Arizona and looks at those, within the transgender community, is most at risk. Research into this topic noted that […]
Improving Eating Disorders in Transgender People with Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy
Node Smith, ND Using Cross-sex Hormone Therapy (CHT) in Transgender Patients to help with Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction A recent research article addressed the use of cross-sex hormone therapy (CHT) in transgender patients to alleviate symptoms associated with eating disorders including body dissatisfaction.1 Assessing Eating Disorder Patients for Gender Identity Issues The research was conducted […]