Gender identity disorders and multiple sclerosis risk: A national record-linkage study

Conclusion:
We report a strong association between GIDs and MS in male-to-females, supporting a potential role for low testosterone and/or feminising hormones on MS risk in males.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - November 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Pakpoor, J., Wotton, C. J., Schmierer, K., Giovannoni, G., Goldacre, M. J. Tags: Short Report Source Type: research