Hormone treatment in transgender persons could shed light on role of sex hormones in bone density
Monday, May 30, 2016 - 18:50
in Health & Medicine
Male-to-female (MtF) transgender persons have a greater increase in bone mineral density than female-to-male (FtM) persons in their first year of hormone treatment. The research helps scientists further understand the roles sex hormones play on bone development and maintenance in both sexes.