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Sexual Satisfaction After Gender Affirmation Surgery in Transgender Individuals
Renard R Jerome1, Maneesha K Randhawa2, John Kowalczyk3
1Internal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George, GRD.
Cureus
|September 1, 2022
Summary
This study assessed sexual satisfaction after male-to-female (MtF) gender affirmation surgery (GAS). Neoclitoris sensitivity significantly correlated with sexual satisfaction, and GAS also correlated with gender dysphoria relief.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- Gender-affirming care
Background:
- Gender affirmation surgery (GAS) reconstructs genitalia to align physical characteristics with desired gender identity.
- Procedures are categorized as male-to-female (MtF) or female-to-male (FtM).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sexual satisfaction in patients who have undergone male-to-female (MtF) gender affirmation surgery.
- To identify factors correlating with sexual satisfaction post-MtF GAS.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective survey of 150 patients who underwent MtF GAS.
- Analysis of 29 patient responses, with an average of five years post-surgery.
Main Results:
- A significant correlation was found between neoclitoris sensitivity and sexual satisfaction.
- No significant correlation was observed between vaginal sensitivity or depth and sexual satisfaction.
- A notable correlation between GAS and reduced gender dysphoria was identified.
Conclusions:
- Neoclitoris sensitivity is a key factor in sexual satisfaction after MtF GAS.
- MtF GAS effectively alleviates gender dysphoria.
- Further research into optimizing surgical outcomes for sexual satisfaction is warranted.
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