Prospective observational study and biobank in all persons referred to CKIO * Patient involvement and quality of life * Population characteristics regarding hormone levels, safety parameters and clinical outcome before and after gender affirming hormone treatment.
This is a prospective observational cohort study including all patients referred to the Center of Gender Identity Odense. The purpose is to follow patients yearly to observe patient reported outcomes and control the quality and effects of the clinical treatment.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital
Odense, Denmark
Patient reported outcomes (PRO)
Questionnaires
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Hormone levels
Blood samples
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Safety parameters
Blood samples
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Blood pressure
Blood pressure measured in a sitting position
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Body mass index
Body mass index calculated from height an weight
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Body weight
Body weight measured on a scale in kilogram
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Hair cortisol
Hair samples 3 mm thick from the back of the head
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Cortisol metabolism
24 hour urine samples
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
Spirometry
Forced vital capacity is measured by a spirometer
Time frame: Every 52 weeks
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