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- Testosterone therapy is the primary treatment for transmen to help with gender dysphoria, promoting physical masculinization and enhancing quality of life.
- The paper discusses methods of testosterone administration, effects on body systems, health risks, and the importance of ongoing monitoring.
- Continued research on varying testosterone dosages, pregnancy considerations, and older transmen can further optimize treatment approaches.
Article Abstract
Testosterone therapy is the main hormonal treatment offered in transmen to alleviate somatic gender dysphoria. Testosterone can be administered via topical or injectable preparations to achieve physical changes resulting in masculinisation and improve quality of life for the treated individuals. The aim of our paper is to outline methods for testosterone replacement, their impact on main body systems of transmen, potential associated health risks and long term follow up. Androgen use in transgender medicine is safe with appropriate endocrine guidance and monitoring. Studies with longer follow-up period, including those who may prefer low dose testosterone, interested in pregnancy or older people may further improve the management of female-to-male transgender persons.
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