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Progesterone for Breast Development in Trans Wome

Conditions
<p>Hormone treatment to induce breast development in trans women</p>
Registration Number
NL-OMON21386
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Brief Summary

A

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Trans woman
- Start of hormone treatment after 18 years of age
-More than one year of hormone treatment
-Underwent vaginoplasty or orchiectomy
-Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
-BMI 18-30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

-No regular follow-up visits at the clinic for gender dysphoria
-Previous use of progesterone/ progestin (not including cyproterone acetate)
-History of breast augmentation or reduction surgery
-Active treatment for depression
-Current use of progesterone/ progestin including cyproterone acetate (e.g. because of increased bodily hair growth after vaginoplasty)
-Severe familial dyslipidemia (e.g. Familial Hypercholesterolemia)
-Serum estradiol concentration > VUmc reference range (150-400 pmol/L) at last visit prior to baseline
-Any of the following contraindications for the use of micronized progesterone (Utro-gestan): Known, past or suspected breast cancer; Known or suspected estrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g genital tract carcinoma); Thrombophlebitis; Previous or current thromboembolism disorders (e.g. deep venous thrombosis, pul-monary embolism); Known thrombophilic disorders; Acute liver disease, or a history of liver disease as long as liver function tests have failed to return to normal (<2.5xULN); Known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients (Sunflower oil, Soya lecithin, Gelatin, Glycerol, Titanium dioxide); Porphyria; Cerebral hemor-rhage. Interfering medication (SPC).
-Mental health issues that prevent participation
-History of epilepsy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The main study parameters include change in breast size as determined by measurement of breast volume and determination of the bra cup size.</p>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Serum progesterone levels, patient satisfaction, mood changes, sleep quality, and adverse events are secondary endpoints.</p>
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