ea0056p982 | Steroid metabolism + action | ECE2018
Dijk Dennis van
, Wiepjes Chantal
, Blok Christel de
, Klaver Maartje
, Nota Nienke
, Tebbens Marieke
, Heijer Martin den
, Conemans Elfi
Introduction: Testosterone is known to have an effect on hematocrit levels, with polycythemia as an unwanted side effect. An increase in hematocrit levels is also seen in transmen after starting cross-sex hormonal treatment (CHT) with testosterone. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of cross-sex hormonal treatment with testosterone on hematocrit levels in the context of the safety aspects of this treatment. The prevalence, determinants and outcome of secondary ...