ea0056p981 | Steroid metabolism + action | ECE2018
Tebbens Marieke
, Nota Nienke
, Liberton Niels
, Meijer Brigitte
, Kreukels Baudewijntje
, Forouzanfar Tim
, Verdaasdonk Ruud
, den Heijer Martin
Background: Facial feminization or masculinization is particularly important in transpersons, both for self-image and social interaction. Females tend to have a smaller, rounder face, with more prominent cheeks and males tend to have a larger, more square face with frontal bossing. It is unknown whether cross-sex hormones can change these features. However, transgenders themselves often report facial changes due to hormone treatment. Therefore we aim to objectify if hormone tr...