What monitoring is emphasized in hormone replacement therapy for transgender care?
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Correct answer: Periodic hormone, bone density, metabolic and cancer surveillance
Hormone regimens in transgender care require ongoing monitoring of hormone levels, bone health, metabolic parameters and cancer risk due to long-term endocrine changes.
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