Hormone Therapy News

The FDA granted tentative approval to oral testosterone for testosterone replacement therapy in men with conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone, according to an industry press release.

Pretreatment differences in athletic performance for transgender women in the U.S. Air Force vs. cisgender women continue more than 1 year after startingfeminizing therapy, according to findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Statin therapy at a young age is safe and effective in preventing future adverse CV events in patients at increased atherosclerotic risk, but girls and women may require counseling for pregnancy planning, a speaker reported.

During the menopausal transition, women have an increased prevalence of cardiometabolic and CV risk factors; however, data on early preventive strategies are lacking, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.

Women have a lower risk for all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease and other poor health outcomes when hormone therapy begins close to menopause and continues long term, according to a speaker.

Previous and current use of hormonal contraceptives was associated with a small beneficial effect on asthma exacerbations in reproductive-aged, according to data published in Thorax.

Male athletes who tested positive for androgen use experienced a 26% lower fertility rate in the years before a doping sanction vs. controls, but rates gradually caught up with the general population in the years after testing, data show.

All adults with endocrine disorders should undergo measurement of cholesterol and triglyceride levels to better manage their cardiovascular risk, according to a new clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society.

October is World Menopause Month. Healio and Endocrine Today have compiled a list of the most read recent news about menopause.

More research and education are needed on the impact of significant stressors on CV health in LGBTQ adults to reduce disparities, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.