OBJECTIVE: We studied the pretreatment hormone profile and ovarian ultrasound appearance of female-to-male transsexuals. DESIGN: Female-to-male transsexuals who were seen in the local Gender Identity Clinic were examined after psychiatric assessment. RESULTS: Sixteen patients were assessed. Approximately 50% had symptoms and signs of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and 15 had a pelvic ultrasound diagnosis of polycystic ovaries. The endocrine profiles of the patients were not markedly abnormal and were compatible with the diagnosis of PCOS. CONCLUSIONS: Polycystic ovaries and the polycystic ovary syndrome are a common finding in female-to-male transsexuals who have had no previous exposure to exogenous androgen therapy.
OBJECTIVE: We studied the pretreatment hormone profile and ovarian ultrasound appearance of female-to-male transsexuals. DESIGN: Female-to-male transsexuals who were seen in the local Gender Identity Clinic were examined after psychiatric assessment. RESULTS: Sixteen patients were assessed. Approximately 50% had symptoms and signs of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and 15 had a pelvic ultrasound diagnosis of polycystic ovaries. The endocrine profiles of the patients were not markedly abnormal and were compatible with the diagnosis of PCOS. CONCLUSIONS:Polycystic ovaries and the polycystic ovary syndrome are a common finding in female-to-male transsexuals who have had no previous exposure to exogenous androgen therapy.
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