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Gender Identity Disorder

Alternate Names : Transexualism

Gender Identity Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

Individual and family counseling early in gender identity disorder can often help a person get used to his or her biologic sex. This has been shown to reduce later transsexual behavior and distress.

In more severe cases, a sex-change operation may be an option. This is surgery to change the person's genitals. It also includes giving hormones. However, before this treatment is considered, the person will undergo in-depth psychological and psychiatric evaluation and counseling.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

There are possible side effects with any surgery. These include bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

What happens after treatment for the condition?

A person with gender identity disorder who has a sex-change operation is often able to have good sexual relations. Hormones will be continued after surgery.

How is the condition monitored?

A person with gender identity disorder often needs to be monitored on an ongoing basis.


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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01



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