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Transsexual genital self-mutilation.

Danilo Antonio Baltieri1, Arthur Guerra de Andrade

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, ABC Medical College, São Paulo, Brazil. dbaltieri@uol.com.br

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|August 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Genital self-mutilation in nonpsychotic individuals is often linked to gender transition goals. This case highlights a male-to-female transsexual

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Study
  • Gender Studies
  • Forensic Psychology

Background:

  • Genital self-mutilation is uncommon in nonpsychotic individuals.
  • It is frequently associated with the desire for gender affirmation surgery.

Observation:

  • This report details a male-to-female transsexual individual.
  • The individual performed an orchiectomy (testis removal) on themselves.

Findings:

  • The self-performed orchiectomy aimed to expedite gender confirmation surgery.
  • This action was also intended to bypass legal restrictions in Brazil.

Implications:

  • Highlights the complex motivations and challenges faced by transsexual individuals seeking surgery.
  • Underscores the need for accessible and supportive gender-affirming healthcare pathways.
  • Raises questions about legal frameworks and their impact on medical decisions in gender transition.

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