Publications by authors named "Maria Victorina Aguilar Vilas"

Objectives: Body composition and strength of cisgender (cis) individuals are well established. However, those for transgender women (trans women) undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy remain unclear. This study aimed to detect possible body composition and strength variations related to sarcopenia.

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Introduction and objective: pregnancy is a stage of life with high nutritional vulnerability and increased levels of maternal oxidative stress. Total antioxidant capacity (CAT) identifies the protective effect of a balanced diet rich in foods of plant origin with antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to relate CAT with dietary intake and body mass index (BMI) in pregnant women in the Community of Madrid.

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  • - The study aimed to determine the prevalence, incidence, and sex ratio of transsexualism in Madrid, analyzing data from 1,171 patients over an 8-year period.
  • - The findings revealed a prevalence rate of 22.1 cases per 100,000 residents, with a higher rate among male-to-female (31.2) compared to female-to-male (12.9), leading to a sex ratio of approximately 2.2:1.
  • - The higher prevalence in Madrid compared to other European countries may be attributed to easy access to gender identity services and a supportive social and legal environment.
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Unlabelled: Gender dysphoria is a condition that involves a failure to adapt and a body dissatisfaction that makes these individuals especially susceptible to eating disorders. The aim of this paper was to ascertain the nutritional status, dietary behaviour and lifestyle and their effect on overweight/obesity prevalence of the people with gender dysphoria.

Methods: A longitudinal study on 157 individuals from the Gender Disorder Unit at the Ramón y Cajal Hospital (Madrid) who are undergoing hormonal treatment has been carried out.

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  • The study investigates the high prevalence of hyperandrogenism (HA) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among female-to-male transsexuals (FMT) prior to starting cross-sex hormone therapy.
  • Results show that nearly half of the participants had HA, with over a third diagnosed with PCOS, while more than a third exhibited signs of metabolic syndrome, which increases cardiovascular risks.
  • The findings indicate a concerning association between HA, PCOS, and early signs of metabolic syndrome, highlighting potential long-term health implications for FMT individuals.
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