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Eating Disorders and Behaviors Social Psychology Transgender

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A systematic review of psychosocial functioning changes after gender-affirming hormone therapy among transgender people

David Matthew Doyle, Thomas Lewis, Manuela Barreto
Nature Human Behaviour Summary & key facts 2023 68 citations

This review looked at 46 studies about how gender-affirming hormone therapy relates to mental and social functioning in transgender people. Studies consistently reported fewer depressive symptoms and less psychological distress after starting hormone therapy. Results for quality of life were mixed. Some evidence suggested different emotional changes for masculinizing versus…

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Gender Roles and Identity Studies LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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