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November 16, 2022
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Top in endocrinology: Gender-affirming hormone therapy; Cushing’s syndrome treatment

Top in endocrinology: Gender-affirming hormone therapy; Cushing’s syndrome treatment

In a recent study, 98% of transgender adolescents who were prescribed gender-affirming hormone treatment after using pubertal blockers continued to use gender-affirming hormones in adulthood.

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November 13, 2022
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‘Anatomy inventory’ fosters more inclusive care for transgender, non-binary patients

‘Anatomy inventory’ fosters more inclusive care for transgender, non-binary patients

PHILADELPHIA — Taking an “anatomy inventory” during visits can help cultivate a more supportive environment for transgender and non-binary patients to discuss their gender identity and the need for organ-specific care, a presenter here said.

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November 09, 2022
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ACP denounces Florida decision to ban gender-affirming care for youth

ACP denounces Florida decision to ban gender-affirming care for youth

The decision to ban gender-affirming care for youth in Florida will cause “irrevocable harm,” ACP President Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP, said in a press release.

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November 08, 2022
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Most transgender adolescents continue to use gender-affirming hormones in adulthood

Most transgender adolescents continue to use gender-affirming hormones in adulthood

Most transgender adolescents who used pubertal blockers and were later prescribed gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Netherlands continued to use hormones as adults, according to data published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

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November 02, 2022
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New hormone-based therapies poised to expand obesity treatment options

New hormone-based therapies poised to expand obesity treatment options

SAN DIEGO — Multiple new anti-obesity medications currently in the pipeline could expand treatment options for the disease in the coming years, according to a speaker at ObesityWeek 2022.

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November 01, 2022
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USPSTF advises against hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions after menopause

USPSTF advises against hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions after menopause

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released two final recommendations on the use of hormone therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal people.

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October 27, 2022
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Adding radiation to hormone therapy slows progression of oligometastatic prostate cancer

Adding radiation to hormone therapy slows progression of oligometastatic prostate cancer

Adding localized radiation therapy to intermittent hormone therapy extended PFS among men with oligometastatic prostate cancer, data from the randomized phase 2 EXTEND trial showed.

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October 26, 2022
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Top in endocrinology: Menopausal hormone therapy; managing hyperglycemia

Top in endocrinology: Menopausal hormone therapy; managing hyperglycemia

A study of women with menopause aged 45 to 60 years found that menopausal hormone therapy may reduce the odds of developing adhesive capsulitis.

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October 19, 2022
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Low BMD z scores common among gender-affirming youths prior to treatment

Low BMD <i>z</i> scores common among gender-affirming youths prior to treatment

About 30% of a cohort of gender-diverse youths had low whole-body bone mineral density z scores prior to initiation of puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones, according to findings published in Transgender Health.

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October 18, 2022
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Menopausal hormone therapy may protect against adhesive capsulitis

Menopausal hormone therapy may protect against adhesive capsulitis

Women who did not receive menopausal hormone therapy had greater odds of developing adhesive capsulitis compared with those on HT, according to preliminary study results presented at the North American Menopause Society annual meeting.

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