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ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Efficacy of Fixed Low-Dose Weekly Subcutaneous Testosterone Self-Administration in Transgender Male Patients in India.

Debmalya Sanyal, Shinjan Patra, Micol S Rothman

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Debmalya SanyalDepartment of Endocrinology, KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Shinjan PatraDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, West Bengal, India.
Micol S RothmanDepartment of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States of America.

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Introduction: Testosterone (T) is commonly administered intramuscularly to treat hypogonadal males and female-to-male (FTM) transgender patients. Intramuscular testosterone administration has various drawbacks, including discomfort, bruising, pain, and the need to be administered by a healthcare professional. Self-administered subcutaneous route may be a convenient, safe, and effective alternative. The current study assesses the efficacy and safety of low-dose (50 mg) weekly subcutaneous testosterone administration among FTM transgender. Methods: The current retrospective cohort study included adult FTM transgender subjects. Participants were administered T-cypionate weekly at a dose of 50 mg and followed up for 6 months. At the end of the follow-up, serum concentrations of testosterone, oestradiol (E2), and the number of participants achieving target E2 (<50 pg/mL) and testosterone (300-700 ng/mL) levels were determined. Results: The patient cohort consisted of 22 FTM transgender subjects. The average age was 29 years and body mass index was 26.3 ± 3.3 kg/m Conclusion: Weekly self-administered 50 mg low-dose, subcutaneous testosterone injection was effective in achieving target testosterone and oestradiol levels in FTM transgender subjects, without significant safety issues.

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Intramuscular testosteronepolycythaemiaself-administrationsubcutaneous testosteronetransgender men

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PMCPMC13229254

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