Gender-affirming therapy reshapes the immune systems of trans men
www.nature.com
Testosterone treatment boosts levels of an inflammatory protein to those typically seen in cis men, study finds.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/MistWeaver80 on 2024-09-04 19:46:30+00:00.

Original Title: When trans men receive testosterone therapy, their bodies begin to resemble those of cis men in many ways — including their immune systems. The findings can help to explain why men tend to be more susceptible to viral infections than women & women are often more susceptible to autoimmune conditions.