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SynthesisJournal of endocrinological investigation2024

Getting old in the desired gender: a systematic review on aging diseases in transgender people.

C Ceolin, M V Papa, A Scala, G Sergi, A Garolla

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5 authors.

C Ceolin *Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy. chiara.ceolin.1@phd.unipd.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5064-1672
M V Papa *Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy.
A ScalaRegional Reference Center for Gender Incongruence (CRRIG), Padua, Veneto, Italy.
G SergiGeriatrics Division, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy.
A GarollaRegional Reference Center for Gender Incongruence (CRRIG), Padua, Veneto, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe growing demographic presence of the transgender (TGD) population has sparked an increase in clinical investigations focusing on the impacts of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in adults with gender dysphoria. Despite this surge in studies, there remains a significant gap in the literature regarding the health status of older TGD individuals. This review aims to assess prevalent pathological conditions within the TGD population, specifically concentrating on aging-related diseases investigated to date.

methodsA systematic search across Embase Ovid, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify articles reporting on the aging process in TGD individuals. Methodological quality was evaluated using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) scores.

resultsInitial database searches yielded 12,688 studies, which were refined to 18 through elimination of duplicates and title/abstract review. Following a comprehensive appraisal, nine studies were included in the systematic review. These articles, published between 2017 and 2023, involved a total of 5403 participants. The evidence indicates a noteworthy percentage of the TGD population being at risk for cardiovascular diseases, experiencing depression or disability, and demonstrating hesitancy toward major recommended screening programs.

conclusionsLimited studies on older TGD individuals highlight not only an organic risk of chronic diseases but also a cognitive/psychiatric risk that should not be underestimated. Further research is imperative to deepen our understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the health challenges faced by older TGD individuals.

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AgingTransgender PersonsFemaleGender DysphoriaHumansMaleAgingGender incongruenceOlder adultsTransgender

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PMID38904914
PMCPMC11266207

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