Transgender adults seeking testosterone therapy found to have better mental health outcomes with early treatment

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Transgender adults seeking testosterone therapy found to have better mental health outcomes with early treatment
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Transgender adults who have access to timely gender-affirming testosterone therapy had a significantly reduced risk of gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality, a University of Melbourne-led clinical trial has found.

This gender affirming model of care is a respectful, shared-decision making approach where a doctor supports a person in their gender in a way tailored to individual needs.

During the trial, half of the cohort began testosterone treatment following extensive clinical assessment with an experienced clinician.

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