Study Links Hormone Therapy to Reduced Runaway Risk for Transgender Adolescents
A study by Southern Oregon University and Rutgers University researchers found that transgender adolescents who received hormone replacement therapy (HRT) were less likely to run away from home. The analysis, based on data from the 2015 United States Transgender Survey, indicated a 2 percentage point reduction in the likelihood of running away, reinforcing arguments that gender-affirming care contributes to improved mental health outcomes for transgender youth.