Endocrine care of transgender and gender-diverse adults : Swiss recommendations

Article Article scientifique Article Endocrine care of transgender and gender-diverse adults : Swiss recommendations eng 2026-01-26 author Cihan Hüseyin 0009-0008-7178-2990 author Bischofberger-Baumann Barbara 0009-0002-2844-1601 author Bucher Julie author Caironi Verdiana 0000-0001-9630-193X author Claude Fabien author Del Vento Federico 935626 author Egloff Michelle 0009-0008-0368-4790 author Flütsch Niklaus author Garcia Nuñez David 0000-0002-7650-2125 author Gobrecht-Keller Ursula author Iten Ulrike author Jacot-Guillarmod Martine 914555 author Kliebhan Johannes 0009-0004-2875-1591 author Masciocchi Maddalena author Mavromati Maria 810886 Département de médecine (DEMED) author Meier Christian author Papadakis Georgios author Rieben Carole author Slahor Lea 0009-0005-2076-4731 author Soldati Lorenzo 634225 Département de psychiatrie (PSYAT) author Streuli Marie Isabelle 510982 Département de Pédiatrie, Gynécologie et Obstétrique (PETRI) author Thalmann Sébastien 0009-0003-9310-7041 56386 author Vibert Vincent 630867 author Winzeler Bettina 0000-0001-8305-2700 5059 10.57187/5059 1424-3997 https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/5059 <p>Transgender and gender-diverse individuals require standardised, evidence-based and culturally sensitive endocrine care. International guidelines such as those from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the Endocrine Society provide a strong foundation. These Swiss recommendations build on them and offer context-specific recommendations adapted to Switzerland’s healthcare system, insurance policies and social considerations. These recommendations were developed by the “Working Group Transgender” of the Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology (SSED/SGED) in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts. They primarily focus on gender-affirming hormone therapy, including indications, monitoring and long-term management. They also address fertility preservation, bone and sexual health, and relevant psychological and legal aspects. Interdisciplinary collaboration among endocrinologists, primary care providers, mental health professionals, reproductive specialists and surgeons is recommended to ensure cohesive patient-centred care.</p> Endocrine Transgender Gender Diverse adults Dewey 616.89 Dewey 616 Dewey 618 58 Département de pédiatrie, gynécologie et obstétrique 223 56 Département de médecine 221 60 Département de psychiatrie 225 false 1263 MASLD/MASH et résistance à l'insuline 997 Swiss medical weekly 156 1 56393296-e24e-4ebf-9eda-9078cb6aa4ea Article (Published version) Public Article_scientifique_from_crossref.pdf 893147 application/pdf CC BY-4.0 cce29e0779ddc152d56a5cd87c848e92ce5bc768c0cc280394e7c29f230868a2 openAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de pédiatrie, gynécologie et obstétrique Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de médecine Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de psychiatrie

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