Sexual health in 42 individuals post gender confirming treatment

Introduction: Individuals who have undergone gender confirming treatment (GCT) in follow-up studies have been shown to experience improvement in several areas of life. In a Swedish clinical study of Individuals undergoing GCT... [ view full abstract ]

Introduction: Individuals who have undergone gender confirming treatment (GCT) in follow-up studies have been shown to experience improvement in several areas of life. In a Swedish clinical study of Individuals undergoing GCT various outcomes were explored and the aim in this report is a description of sexual satisfaction, sexual function and sexual orientation post GCT.

The aim in this report is a description of sexual satisfaction, sexual function and sexual orientation post GCT. [ view full abstract ]

The aim in this report is a description of sexual satisfaction, sexual function and sexual orientation post GCT.

Methods: Data was collected in 25 women and 17 men through interviews conducted by their gender clinic psychiatrist. Various outcomes of sexual health were explored 4 -16 years after treatment. [ view full abstract ]

Methods: Data was collected in 25 women and 17 men through interviews conducted by their gender clinic psychiatrist. Various outcomes of sexual health were explored 4 -16 years after treatment.

Sexual Health was measured by a structured interview-questionnaire based on the sexual response model covering the areas of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and global sexual satisfaction. Further, the interview contained... [ view full abstract ]

Sexual Health was measured by a structured interview-questionnaire based on the sexual response model covering the areas of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and global sexual satisfaction. Further, the interview contained questions on sexual activity, partner status and sexual orientation.

Results: The follow-up mean time was 9 y. Mean age at follow-up interview was 46 y (range 25-69y) in women and in men 39 y (range: 28-53y). Among women 52% defined themselves as androphilic and 94% of the men were gynophilic.... [ view full abstract ]

Results: The follow-up mean time was 9 y. Mean age at follow-up interview was 46 y (range 25-69y) in women and in men 39 y (range: 28-53y). Among women 52% defined themselves as androphilic and 94% of the men were gynophilic. In the whole group, 44% had been sexually active at least twice/week, with an increased frequency of intercourse post-GCT. Moderate orgasm dysfunction was identified in 22,5% of the individuals and a severe (never reaching orgasm) dysfunction in 10% of the individuals. In women, a quarter (26%) had a low sexual desire. A significantly lower level of sexual desire and arousal was reported by women compared to men and they less frequently engaged in masturbation. Further, a relationship between a lower masturbation frequency and hormonal therapy onset was established. Among men, a significant correlation between a gynophilic orientation and improved global sexual satisfaction was found. The global outcome on satisfaction with sex-life showed that 70% were content and rated an improvement in their sexual life post-GCT.

Conclusion: Although a majority on a global level demonstrated higher levels of sexual satisfaction post-GCT, it is important to address different areas of sexual functioning since non-negligible sexual problems were found. [ view full abstract ]

Conclusion: Although a majority on a global level demonstrated higher levels of sexual satisfaction post-GCT, it is important to address different areas of sexual functioning since non-negligible sexual problems were found.