Testosterone concentrations and prescription patterns of 1% testosterone gel in transgender and gender diverse individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Masculinising hormone therapy with testosterone is used to align an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity. Standard testosterone doses and formulations recommended for hypogonadal cisgender men are typically administered, although there are currently limited data evaluating the use of 1% testosterone gel in gender-affirming hormone therapy regimens.

Objectives

The objective of the study was to assess the prescription patterns and serum total testosterone concentrations achieved with 1% testosterone gel in trans and gender diverse individuals.

Materials and methods

A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was undertaken of trans individuals at a primary and secondary care clinic in Melbourne, Australia. Sixty-seven individuals trea

SUBMITTER: Nolan BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8918760 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature