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[Clinical variables in gender identity disorders].
María Fernández Rodríguez1, Elena García-Vega
1Servicios de Salud de Asturias.
Psicothema
|October 20, 2012
Summary
Female transsexuals (FT) undergo more hormone therapy and surgeries than male transsexuals (MT). Most individuals identify as heterosexual, with FTs showing some attraction to women, while MTs do not exhibit homosexual orientation.
Area of Science:
- Clinical psychology and endocrinology
- Gender identity and dysphoria research
Context:
- Study analyzes clinical variables in individuals diagnosed with transsexualism.
- Participants sought gender dysphoria treatment through public health services.
- Adherence to ICD-10, DSM-IV-TR, and Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association standards.
Purpose:
- To examine and compare clinical variables between female transsexuals (FT) and male transsexuals (MT).
- To investigate hormone therapy duration, surgical procedures, sexual orientation, and real-life experience.
Summary:
- Female transsexuals (FT) reported longer hormone use and more surgical interventions (especially feminizing surgeries) compared to male transsexuals (MT).
- The majority of both FT and MT individuals identified as heterosexual.
- A notable percentage of FTs reported attraction to women, whereas no MTs reported homosexual orientation. Real-life experience was common in similar proportions for both groups.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the clinical pathways and characteristics of transsexual individuals seeking gender affirmation.
- Highlights differences in medical interventions between FT and MT populations.
- Contributes data on the diversity of sexual orientation within the transsexual community.
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