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TGD patients frequently present to their endocrinologists for individualized, gender-affirming support to meet BMI cutoffs for GAS.
Endocrinologists should provide tailored support to help TGD patients achieve necessary BMI for GAS.
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TGD patients frequently present to their endocrinologists for individualized, gender-affirming support to meet BMI cutoffs for GAS.
Why this rating
The claim is based on observed behaviors of TGD patients in clinical settings.
Source
Approach to the Patient: Navigating Body Mass Index Requirements for Gender-Affirming Surgery
John Michael Taormina et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgae193
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