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[Transsexualism].

W Eicher1

  • 1Frauenklinik Diakonissenkrankenhaus Mannheim Lehrkrankenhaus, Univ. Heidelberg.

Revue Francaise De Gynecologie Et D'Obstetrique
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Transsexual individuals experience a persistent incongruence between their gender identity and assigned sex, necessitating medical interventions like hormone therapy and surgery for gender affirmation. Treatment aims to align physical characteristics with their deeply felt psychological sex.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgical Science

Context:

  • Transsexualism involves a profound and enduring incongruence between an individual's assigned sex at birth and their internal sense of gender identity.
  • Individuals identify with the opposite sex, seeking medical interventions to align their physical characteristics with their psychological sex.

Purpose:

  • To describe the diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities for transsexualism.
  • To outline the endocrinological and surgical procedures involved in gender affirmation for both male-to-female and female-to-male transsexual individuals.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis of transsexualism relies on psychiatric evaluation, identifying a complete and permanent transposition of sexual identity.
  • Treatment involves hormonal therapy and surgical interventions, including castration, neovagina construction, mammoplasty, hysterectomy, and phalloplasty, to facilitate gender transition.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of the medical management of transsexualism, crucial for healthcare providers.
  • Contributes to understanding the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in gender identity.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding gender-affirming care, aiming to improve patient outcomes and well-being.

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