Clinical Pharmacological Considerations in Transgender Medicine

Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2023:282:41-55. doi: 10.1007/164_2023_665.

Abstract

Transgender medicine is a growing clinical field. Hormone therapy (testosterone or estrogen treatment) is part of the standard of gender-affirming medical care, yet clinical pharmacological knowledge in transgender medicine is lacking. Herein, we summarize available clinical and pharmacologic data for hormone therapy among transgender and gender diverse people.

Keywords: Drug interactions; Drug transport proteins; Drug-metabolizing enzymes; Gender-affirming medical care; Pharmacology; Sex steroid hormones; Transgender.