Publications by authors named "Zaine Roberts"
This is a retrospective chart review examining factors, which may contribute to timing of receipt of prescription for testosterone or estrogen-based interventions for transgender adolescents and young adults who do not receive such a prescription at their first medical appointment. A total of 176 patient records were available; of this a minority received a prescription for hormone therapy at first medical appointment. Of the remaining 108 unique individuals, 49 received a prescription at a subsequent medical.
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- - Danazol is a synthetic progestin with androgenic effects approved for treating conditions like endometriosis and is increasingly used for menstrual suppression in transgender and nonbinary individuals, despite a lack of research on its efficacy in this population
- - A retrospective study reviewed the experiences of transgender patients using danazol for menstrual suppression at two healthcare centers between 2000 and 2022, comparing those who did and did not use the treatment
- - Results indicated that most patients remained on danazol during follow-ups, with improvements in gender dysphoria, pelvic pain, and menstrual symptoms, and most achieved amenorrhea, suggesting its potential as an effective option for menstrual suppression in this demographic