Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults

Brendan NolanAustralia Speaker Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Gender Diverse AdultsGender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is used by many transgender and gender-diverse adults to align physical characteristics with their gender identity, reduce gender incongruence and improve psychological functioning. This presentation will provide an overview of the initiation and monitoring of GAHT in trans adults. Trans individuals treated with testosterone typically receive standard testosterone doses and formulations recommended for cisgender men, whereas those receiving estradiol-based GAHT are typically treated with estradiol in combination with an anti-androgen in those without orchidectomy. Proactive monitoring and mitigation of cardiovascular risk factors is pertinent in all trans adults and bone health is an important consideration in those using estradiol-based GAHT.