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Navigating Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Autistic Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults: Challenges and Strategies for Optimal Adherence

MedXY Editorial Team•Sep 12, 2026•Diabetes & Endocrinology
Transgender HealthSensory processinggender-affirming hormone therapyautism spectrum disordertreatment adherence

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  • Autistic transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults report more challenges in adhering to gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) compared to their non-autistic peers.
  • Key barriers include sensory processing differences and executive functioning difficulties, affecting medication administration and tolerability.
  • Successful adherence strategies involve developing consistent routines, integrating GAHT into personal care, leveraging peer support, and involving trusted individuals in care appointments.
  • This evidence underscores the need for tailored clinical approaches in gender endocrinology to optimize GAHT outcomes among autistic TGD adults.

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