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[Secondary transsexualism in adolescence]
Harefuah
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Adolescent secondary transsexualism can be effectively treated with psychiatric interventions, avoiding unnecessary sex change operations. Short-term, eclectic therapy, including behavioral and psychodynamic elements, proved successful for two teenage boys.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychology
- Gender Identity Studies
Context:
- Focuses on two adolescent males presenting with secondary transsexualism.
- Highlights the potential risks of irreversible sex change operations in this demographic.
- Underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment pathways.
Purpose:
- To report on the successful psychiatric treatment of two adolescent cases of secondary transsexualism.
- To demonstrate the efficacy of non-surgical, short-term interventions.
- To advocate for a comprehensive, eclectic therapeutic approach.
Summary:
- Two teenage boys (15 and 16) with secondary transsexualism were treated.
- They had requested sex change operations, which were deemed inappropriate and potentially harmful.
- Both patients responded positively to a short-term, eclectic psychiatric treatment regimen.
- The treatment incorporated behavioral, psychodynamic, and educational strategies.
Impact:
- Suggests that psychiatric intervention can be a viable alternative to sex change operations for certain cases of adolescent secondary transsexualism.
- Emphasizes the need for careful assessment and tailored treatment plans in gender-related distress.
- Provides a case study supporting the use of integrated therapeutic modalities in adolescent psychiatry.