Psychological Outcomes and Reproductive Issues Among Gender Dysphoric Individuals

• Autores: Lauren Schmidt, Rachel Levine
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 44, Nº. 4, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Reproductive Consequences of Pediatric Disease), págs. 773-785
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Gender dysphoria is a condition in which a person experiences discrepancy between the natal anatomic sex and the gender he or she identifies with, resulting in internal distress and a desire to live as the preferred gender. There is increasing demand for treatment, which includes suppression of puberty, cross-sex hormone therapy, and sex reassignment surgery. This article reviews longitudinal outcome data evaluating psychological well-being and quality of life among transgender individuals who have undergone cross-sex hormone treatment or sex reassignment surgery. Proposed methodologies for diagnosis and initiation of treatment are discussed, and the effects of cross-sex hormones and sex reassignment surgery on future reproductive potential.