Muscle strength, size and composition following 12 months of gender-affirming treatment in transgender individuals: retained advantage for the transwomen
A. Wiik, T. R. Lundberg, E. Rullman, D. P. Andersson, M. Holmberg, M. Mandic, T. B. Brismar, O. Dahlqvist Leinhard, S. Chanpen, J. Flanagan, S. Arver, T. Gustafsson
This study examines how 12 months of gender-affirming hormone treatment affects muscle strength, size, and composition in transgender individuals, finding that transwomen retain an advantage in muscle mass and strength.
bioRxiv · Sep 26, 2019 · PreprintPhysiology