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Review
. 2024 Jun;51(2):425-435.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.03.005. Epub 2024 Apr 9.

Sexual Function in Post-surgical Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Anna Schoenbrunner  1 , Courtney Cripps  2
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Review

Sexual Function in Post-surgical Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Anna Schoenbrunner et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Surgical treatment for gender dysphoria consists of facial, chest, and genital surgery. Chest and genital gender affirmation surgeries alter the form and function of the native organs. This can have a profound impact on sexual function for transgender and gender- diverse individuals. In this article, the authors will discuss the impacts that chest and genital gender affirmation surgeries can have on sexual function.

Keywords: Gender affirmation surgery; Phalloplasty; Sexual function; Transgender; Vaginoplasty.

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Disclosure Neither Dr A. Schoenbrunner nor Dr C. Cripps have any disclosures.

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