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Musculoskeletal Health in Ageing Transgender and Gender Diverse Women: A Pilot Study

2025-12-11 public and global health Title + abstract only
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IntroductionAge-related declines in bone and muscle health contribute substantially to frailty, falls, and functional loss in older adults. Despite the established musculoskeletal effects of hormone therapy (HT) in younger transgender and gender diverse women (TGDW), data on ageing TGDW do not exist. TGDW [≥]50 years receiving feminising HT exhibit an 80% higher fracture incidence than cisgender adults. This pilot study explored the practicality of community-based recruitment of TGDW receivin...

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