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. 2023 Aug 31:10:1266131.
doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1266131. eCollection 2023.

Endometriosis in transgender men: recognizing the missing pieces

Alexandre Vallée  1 , Anis Feki  2 , Jean-Marc Ayoubi  3   4
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Endometriosis in transgender men: recognizing the missing pieces

Alexandre Vallée et al. Front Med (Lausanne). .

Abstract

Endometriosis, traditionally associated with cisgender women, should be recognized as a significant issue for transgender men. This perspective highlights the need to address the unique experiences and challenges faced by transgender men with endometriosis. Diagnostic difficulties arise due to hormone therapy and surgical interventions, which can alter symptoms. Limited research in transgender men undergoing hysterectomy further complicates the understanding of endometriosis in this population. Healthcare providers must be aware of these challenges and adapt the diagnostic approaches accordingly. Education and inclusive care are essential to ensure timely and appropriate management of endometriosis in transgender men, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Keywords: diagnosis; endometriosis; healthcare; hormones; transgender.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision.

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