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Oestrogen

Blog posts discussing oestrogen as a method of gender affirmation for trans women, non-binary people, and others.

Trans Women in Sport: What Does the Science Say?

28 May 2026
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30766

Research suggests trans women have minimal to no performance advantage over cisgender women.

Nature Medicine Publishes First Study on how Gender-Affirming Hormones Reshape the Body’s Biology

6 November 2025
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476

Nature Medicine publishes the first-ever trans health study showing oestrogen therapy reshapes thousands of body proteins, aligning biology with gender identity.

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Bone Health

20 February 2025
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1051

The impacts of gender-affirming hormone therapy on bone health; mixed research results.

Why is There a Shortage of Oestrogen Patches in Australia... Again?

14 March 2024
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2032

Many cisgender and trans people rely on oestrogen hormone therapy, but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue.

Non-Binary People and Gender-Affirming Hormones and Surgeries

16 February 2024
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2641

Non-binary people in Australia commonly pursue gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.

Behind the Scenes of our World-First Fitness and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Study

8 February 2024
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887

What does participation in our study on skeletal muscle health, fitness, and performance involve?

Do Higher Oestradiol Levels Result in Better Mental Health and Wellbeing?

19 October 2023
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1800

What are the associations between oestradiol levels, psychological distress, wellbeing and risk of certain health conditions?

Oestradiol Implants in Australia

12 September 2023
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8622

What are oestradiol implants?

Accessing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Australia

7 August 2023
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31966

The process of accessing gender-affirming hormone therapy if you are over 18 and living in Australia.

Options for Oestrogen, Anti-Androgen, and Progesterone Hormone Therapy in Australia

6 April 2023
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26914

What are the options for oestrogen, anti-androgen, and progesterone gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in Australia?

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