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Ada Cheung
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Endocrinologist 🩺 | Trans Health Research 🏳️‍⚧️Clinician Scientist Professor @UnimelbMDHS | CoDI @TheEndoSociety🌳🌈
🧠✨ New paper out! Our systematic review finds #trans people may be overrepresented in Functional Neurological Disorder #FND cases (3–45%).

Importantly, gender affirmation was often linked with improved symptoms — not worse.

Read more: doi.org/10.1080/2689...
September 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
What a night! 🌈🏀 Honoured to be part of the premiere of HOOPS, a docuseries following trans basketballer Lexi Rodgers’ journey in the NBL1. A story of sport, resilience & belonging. Episodes drop Sept 4 — follow @transathletica.series on IG & TikTok!
August 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
📢 New study! 🏳️‍⚧️ In a randomized trial of trans women starting GAHT, we found no significant difference in fat distribution changes between cyproterone and spironolactone.
💡 Both support feminisation—choice can be guided by other factors.
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/2689...
#TransHealth #TransResearch
August 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🏳️‍⚧️ Are you trans or gender diverse, 16+ and living in Australia?

Join TRANSform—Australia’s largest ongoing trans health research project! Over 2,000 people already have 💬📊

👉 transresearch.org.au/participate/transform-study
#transhealth #transresearch #nonbinary #genderqueer #TRANSform
June 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
👏 Big congrats to our amazing Masters student Silver Argentum (it/they/she) for presenting their research on what drives trans folks to seek gender-affirming care 🏳️‍⚧️💬

Already in TRANSform? Check your inbox 📥
New here? Join in 👉 transresearch.org.au/participate/transform-study

#trans #nonbinary
June 20, 2025 at 3:42 AM
🧬 New Research: How do sex hormones like oestrogen & testosterone affect immune function—and what does this mean for trans people on GAHT?
📉 Early data suggest impacts on inflammation, white cells & gene expression.
📣 More research needed!
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fimm...
June 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
📢 New article out now! How often should prolactin be checked during GAHT? 🧪🏳️‍⚧️

🔍 Mild rises common with cyproterone
💡 Routine checks not always needed
💬 Symptom-guided care = less stress + cost

Read: frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1608108/full
#transhealth #GAHT #transresearch
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I had the privilege of delivering a seminar at MSPGH @unimelb on trans health and the harm of disinformation 🏳️‍⚧️📢

🗣️ “Each of us holds power… Allyship means using that power with intention.

We need more action, more courage, and more care.
#transhealth #allyship #transrights #transgender
June 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Such a privilege to share our voices this week 🏳️‍⚧️🗣️

Clare Headland + I spoke to Master of Public Health students about trans health, allyship, and fighting disinfo in healthcare 💬🛡️

Grateful to all who listened + learned! 💖
#transhealth #allyship #publichealth
June 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🚨 Estradot patch shortage in Australia until 31 Dec 2025.

If you're using it for #GAHT #HRT #MHT, talk to your doctor about alternatives: gels, tablets, or implants 🧴💊💉.

TGA has ok’d 🇩🇪 Estramon + 🇺🇸 Estradiol Transdermal System til 30 Jun.

#transhealth #genderaffirmingcare #menopause
June 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
At a time when finding gender-affirming doctors can still be difficult, students like Sam give us real hope for a future where trans healthcare is safe, accessible, and led with empathy. We’re thrilled to share that Sam Ronfeldt (she/her), current MD student and researcher with our team
May 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It was a privilege to speak on the importance of allyship this #TransAwarenessWeek with the fabulous Aysha Buffet at the Proud Science Alliance event hosted by Gilead Sciences Australia 🏳️‍⚧️
November 21, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Most people in my research team have been touched by the untimely passing of a sister, brother, friend, colleague, or patient. For no more than the fact they dared to live authentically. Today is Trans Day of Remembrance #tdor - a day when we gather in community solidarity,
November 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM