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. 2023 Jan 17;4(1):100835.
doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100835.

The return of spermatogenesis in transgender women ceasing gender-affirming hormone therapy

Mabel Yau  1 , Joshua D Safer  2
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The return of spermatogenesis in transgender women ceasing gender-affirming hormone therapy

Mabel Yau et al. Cell Rep Med. .

Abstract

Fertility has become a priority in transgender health research. In this issue of Cell Reports Medicine, a study by de Nie et al.1 of nine transgender women demonstrates sperm production after the cessation of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Their results suggest the transient nature of gonadal suppression by GAHT.

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Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests.

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