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Chest Binding
A research-based guide to chest binding, which is the practice of flattening the appearance of the chest, often used by trans people.
Mar 19
771 views


Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Bone Health
The impacts of gender-affirming hormone therapy on bone health; mixed research results.
Feb 20
114 views

End of 2024 Review
Research, education and advocacy highlights; a review of work done to better the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people.
Dec 11, 2024
182 views

Menstrual Periods and Testosterone Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
How long does it take for periods to stop with testosterone? After years without a period, I have started bleeding again. What's going on?
Nov 14, 2024
1,183 views

Trans Health Research at the 2024 WPATH Conference, Portugal
Trans Health Research presented latest research to a global audience at the WPATH Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Nov 13, 2024
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Transgender? Trans and Gender Diverse? Trans and Non-Binary? What Terminology Should We Be Using?
There is no consensus about community-level terminology, though community members prefer some terms over others.
Nov 7, 2024
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Trans Women in Sport: What Does the Science Say?
Research suggests trans women have minimal to no performance advantage over cisgender women.
May 16, 2024
1,722 views


Yes, Trans People Are Still Being Refused Health Care in Australia
New research shows over half of trans Australians have experienced discrimination in a health care setting.
May 10, 2024
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Why is There a Shortage of Oestrogen Patches in Australia... Again?
Many cisgender and trans people rely on oestrogen hormone therapy, but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue.
Mar 14, 2024
420 views


Non-Binary People and Gender-Affirming Hormones and Surgeries
Non-binary people in Australia commonly pursue gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.
Feb 16, 2024
783 views


Behind the Scenes of our World-First Fitness and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Study
What does participation in our study on skeletal muscle health, fitness, and performance involve?
Feb 8, 2024
583 views


Why Are Trans People at Higher Risk of Long COVID?
Research indicates trans people are at higher risk of Long COVID. Why might this be and how can trans people better protect themselves?
Dec 21, 2023
4,299 views


End of 2023 Review
In 2023, Trans Health Research have continued our work in world-leading trans health research, education, and advocacy.
Dec 20, 2023
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Trans Health Research at the 2023 AusPATH Conference
Trans Health Research discussed non-binary affirmation, gender euphoria, and hormones at the 2023 AusPATH Conference.
Nov 15, 2023
375 views


Do Higher Oestradiol Levels Result in Better Mental Health and Wellbeing?
What are the associations between oestradiol levels, psychological distress, wellbeing and risk of certain health conditions?
Oct 19, 2023
806 views


A World-First Trial on Fast Access to Testosterone
A world-first randomised controlled trial on fast access to testosterone: How we did it and why it is such a landmark study.
Oct 4, 2023
777 views


Oestradiol Implants in Australia
What are oestradiol implants?
Sep 12, 2023
1,066 views


Accessing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Australia
The process of accessing gender-affirming hormone therapy if you are over 18 and living in Australia.
Aug 7, 2023
6,367 views


Trans People Living with HIV in Australia
How many trans people are living with HIV in Australia?
Jul 6, 2023
327 views


From Melbourne to Chicago: Sharing Our World-First Clinical Research at ENDO 2023
Trans Health Research presented findings at ENDO 2023.
Jun 27, 2023
173 views


Spotlighting Trans Suicidality at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2023
"One of the biggest opportunities the trans community have ever had to talk to an audience of service providers and decision-makers."
May 16, 2023
241 views


What has TRANSform Achieved in its First Three Years?
TRANSform: An Australian longitudinal gender health study is an ongoing research project.
Apr 19, 2023
1,007 views


Options for Oestrogen, Anti-Androgen, and Progesterone Hormone Therapy in Australia
What are the options for oestrogen, anti-androgen, and progesterone gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in Australia?
Apr 6, 2023
13,531 views


Options for Testosterone Hormone Therapy in Australia
What are the options for testosterone gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in Australia?
Feb 2, 2023
4,564 views
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