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How do you monitor risk of erythrocytosis from testosterone use for female to male transgender patients?

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Hematology · University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

I utilize the Endocrine Society's guidelines for identifying secondary erythrocytosis secondary to gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) (PMID 28945902).

For initial monitoring, at baseline and then every 3 month hematocrit for the first year and 1-2 times yearly thereafter is typically implemente...

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