Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals' Perceptions Regarding Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Health: A Qualitative Study.

Chantal L Rytz Badal S B Pattar Sara J Mizen Parker Lieb Jeanna Parsons Leigh Nathalie SaadSandra M DumanskiLauren B Beach Zack MarshallAmelia M NewbertLindsay PeaceSofia B Ahmed

Published in: Circulation. Cardiovascular quality and outcomes (2024)

Gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender and nonbinary individuals is perceived to improve cardiovascular health. Given the positive associations between care aligned with patient priorities, self-rated health, and health outcomes, these findings should be considered as part of shared decision-making and person-centered care.

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