Thyroid Cancer Prevalence, Risk Exposure, and Clinical Features Among Transgender Female Veterans.
John David ChristensenHiba T BasheerJose Joaquin Lado AbealPublished in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2024)
To our knowledge, this study represents the first report of thyroid cancer prevalence among transgender women in the United States. Risk exposure among all transgender veterans including further assessment of the possible contributions of obesity, smoking, and gender-affirming hormone therapy are important future analyses.
Keyphrases
- risk factors
- hiv testing
- metabolic syndrome
- healthcare
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- weight loss
- mental health
- weight gain
- pregnant women
- stem cells
- adipose tissue
- breast cancer risk
- mesenchymal stem cells
- pregnancy outcomes
- body mass index
- hiv infected
- high fat diet induced
- clinical evaluation