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Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults: Study

Gender-Affirming hormone therapy is linked to a 15% lower risk of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in transgender patients, according to Dr. Sari Reisner from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
The study analyzed the data of 3,592 patients over four years, finding those receiving hormone therapy had significantly lower depression levels, as reported by JAMA Network Open.
Dr. Michelle Forcier stated that providing access to hormone medication improves mental health outcomes for transgender individuals over time.
High depression rates in transgender individuals represent a public health crisis requiring urgent attention.

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Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health

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Hormone Therapy May Protect Transgender Patients From Depression

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New study reveals gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces depression in transgender adults

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may reduce depression in transgender adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network.The study followed more than 3,000 transgender individuals for four years and found that gender-affirming hormone therapy when integrated into primary care and provided through other low-barrier access options, improved mental health outcomes.The study found that transgender people who sought gender-affirming care…

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