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ea0056p955 | Female Reproduction | ECE2018

Breast cancer in transgender persons receiving gender affirming hormone treatment: results of a nationwide cohort study

JM de Blok Christel , Wiepjes Chantal M. , Nota Nienke M. , Engelen Klaartje van , Adank Muriel A. , Dreijerink Koen M.A. , Barbe Ellis , Konings Inge R.H.M. , den Heijer Martin

Background: Transpersons can receive gender affirming hormone therapy (HT) to induce physical changes. Little is known about the effect of HT on breast cancer (BC) risk.Objectives: To study the prevalence and characteristics of BC in transpersons with HT and to compare this prevalence with the general Dutch male and female population.Methods: Adult transpersons who were seen after 1991 and started HT in the VUmc were included. This...