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Endocrine Society

American medical society

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Dec 12, 2025
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Transgender puberty blockers

Clinical practice, research and policy on puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth are in active dispute: systematic reviews and recent critical reviews show limited high‑certainty ev...

Jan 27, 2026
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What treatment options (hormone therapy, surgery, counseling) are available and what are their risks and outcomes?

Three broad treatment pathways are used for —psychosocial support, , and surgery—and each carries potential benefits (reduced distress, improved self-reported mental health) and measurable risks (medi...

Nov 11, 2025
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What is the scientific consensus on the definition of biological sex?

The scientific literature does not present a single unquestioned definition of biological sex; authoritative clinical statements describe sex in largely (gonads and gametes) while an increasing body o...

Feb 5, 2026

gender-affirming care is beneficial to trans youth

The balance of peer-reviewed evidence and leading medical organizations indicates that (GAC) for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth is associated with substantial —most notably reductions in d...

Jan 31, 2026

What distinguishes diabetes remission from a cure, according to endocrinology guidelines?

Endocrinology guidelines distinguish "" from "cure" for type 2 diabetes by using measurable, time‑bound glycemic criteria and by emphasizing continued surveillance and risk despite normalized blood gl...

Jan 30, 2026

What are the current guideline recommendations for osteoporosis screening and treatment in men and transgender patients?

Major U.S. guideline panels diverge on in men: the USPSTF finds evidence insufficient to recommend population-wide screening for men, while specialty societies (, and international groups) advise targ...

Dec 20, 2025

Which medical organizations or fact-checkers have evaluated Dr. Berg's nutrition and keto advice?

A number of fact‑checking sites, watchdogs and health organisations have publicly evaluated or criticized Dr. Eric Berg’s nutrition and ketogenic advice, most notably FoodFacts.org, Media Bias/Fact Ch...

Dec 16, 2025

Vitamin D

Recent large reviews and trials show growing evidence that vitamin D affects more than bones: a 2025 MDPI review lists roles in immunity, pregnancy, brain function, cancer and cardiovascular health , ...

Dec 5, 2025

How do mainstream medical organizations assess dr. bergs claims about adrenal and thyroid health?

Mainstream endocrinology and fact-checkers say “adrenal fatigue” — a central claim in Dr. Eric Berg’s body-type and adrenal-support messaging — lacks scientific proof and risks missing real diagnoses ...

Nov 28, 2025

What evidence supports medical treatments (hormones, surgery) improving outcomes for people with gender dysphoria?

High-quality reviews find some evidence that hormones and surgeries reduce gender dysphoria, improve body image and quality of life, and are associated with lower rates of some mental‑health care use;...

Nov 25, 2025

Have public health authorities or medical boards issued warnings about Dr. Berg's advice?

Public records and consumer-reporting sites show that Dr. Eric Berg — a widely followed chiropractor and online health educator — has faced disciplinary action in the past and many consumer complaints...

Nov 21, 2025

What treatments do major organizations recommend for transgender youth?

Major medical organizations — including the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and psychiatric groups — hav...

Nov 5, 2025

What are the medical guidelines for prescribing hormone therapy to transgender minors?

Major clinical guidance converges on a staged, individualized approach to hormone-related care for transgender minors: reversible puberty suppression at early puberty, careful initiation of gender-aff...