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[Transsexualism: from diagnosis to management].

G De Bonnecaze, J J Pessey, B Chaput

Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie

|September 26, 2014

Summary

Gender dysphoria, previously termed transsexualism, is a condition where individuals seek to align their identity with their desired sex. This article reviews recent advancements in managing feminization for these patients.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Psychiatry
Gender Studies

Context:

Gender dysphoria, formerly known as transsexualism, affects approximately 50,000 individuals in France.
Since 2009, it is classified as a long-term illness, not a mental disorder.
Distinguished from sexual ambiguities like hermaphroditism, it involves a persistent incongruence between identified and assigned sex.

Purpose:

To outline recent developments in the management of gender dysphoria.
Focuses specifically on feminization treatments for transgender patients.
Aims to inform healthcare providers on current best practices.

Summary:

This article addresses the evolving medical and psychological management of gender dysphoria.
It details recent advancements in feminization therapies for individuals seeking gender transition.

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