Menstrual Suppression in Gender Minority Youth

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AKGÜL S., Tüzün Z., Kızılkan M. P., ÖZÖN Z. A.

JCRPE Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, cilt.14, sa.4, ss.463-468, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2020.0283
  • Dergi Adı: JCRPE Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.463-468
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Childhood, management, osteoporosis
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2022.The purpose of this case series was to evaluate menstrual suppression in sex assigned at birth female adolescents identifying as male or gender non-conforming. A retrospective chart review of four gender minority youth (GMY), age 14-17, was performed for gender identity history, type and success of menstrual suppression, method satisfaction, side effects and improvement in menstrual distress. Menstrual suppression was successful in three patients, one patient discontinued use due to side effects that caused an increase in gender dysphoria. Menstrual distress and bleeding pattern improved in the majority of GMY in this series but side effects, as well as contraindications, may limit their use. In conclusion, menstrual dysphoria can be life-threatening for GMY and it is important that clinicians consider menstrual suppression in GMY with menstrual dysphoria. This series emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans.