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Increasingly Ruth: toward understanding sex reassignment.

S B Levine, R E Shumaker

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |June 1, 1983
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    This case study explores the complexities of gender dysphoria therapy through a patient's journey. It highlights the psychodynamic aspects of transsexualism and challenges in evaluating sex reassignment surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Gender Studies
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • This study examines the therapeutic journey of an individual seeking a comfortable gender identity.
    • It highlights the challenges and dilemmas in managing gender dysphoria.

    Observation:

    • The patient, Ruth, underwent sex reassignment surgery in 1976 after adopting a female gender role.
    • A serious suicide attempt occurred six months post-surgery.

    Findings:

    • The patient later consolidated her feminine gender identity by age 50.
    • Dual perspectives reveal the psychodynamic nature of transsexualism.

    Implications:

    • The case underscores the limitations of current evaluation criteria for sex reassignment surgery.
    • It emphasizes the importance of psychodynamic understanding in gender dysphoria treatment.

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