2021Journal of Gynecologic SurgeryRequires access

Masculinizing Gender Affirming Surgery

Ahmad M. El-Arabi, Ellis P. Barrera, Hillary McLaren, M. L. Gray, Frances W. Grimstad

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Abstract

For many transgender individuals, pursuing gender-affirming surgery (GAS) to minimize gender incongruence—commonly referred to as gender dysphoria—is a medically necessary element of comprehensive gender-affirming health care. Patients who undergo GAS report high postoperative satisfaction rates, and research indicates that GAS improves quality of life and emotional well-being, and eases gender dysphoria. This article is 1 of several articles in the current issue, summarizing the available surgical interventions for alleviating gender incongruence among transgender patients. This part briefly reviews and examines surgical aspects of masculinizing GAS for transmasculine patients. (J GYNECOL SURG 37:275)

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For many transgender individuals, pursuing gender-affirming surgery (GAS) to minimize gender incongruence—commonly referred to as gender dysphoria—is a medically necessary element of comprehensive gender-affirming health care. Patients who undergo GAS report high postoperative satisfaction rates, and research indicates that GAS improves quality of life and emotional well-being, and eases gender dysphoria. This article is 1 of several articles in the current issue, summarizing the available surgical interventions for alleviating gender incongruence among transgender patients. This part briefly reviews and examines surgical aspects of masculinizing GAS for transmasculine patients. (J GYNECOL SURG 37:275)

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For many transgender individuals, pursuing gender-affirming surgery (GAS) to minimize gender incongruence—commonly referred to as gender dysphoria—is a medically necessary element of comprehensive gender-affirming health care. Patients who undergo GAS report high postoperative satisfaction rates, and research indicates that GAS improves quality of life and emotional well-being, and eases gender dysphoria. This article is 1 of several articles in the current issue, summarizing the available surgical interventions for alleviating gender incongruence among transgender patients. This part briefly reviews and examines surgical aspects of masculinizing GAS for transmasculine patients. (J GYNECOL SURG 37:275)

Key concepts: Gender dysphoria, Transgender, Sex reassignment surgery (male-to-female), Medicine, Psychological intervention, Quality of life (healthcare), Gender identity, Dysphoria

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