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ea0041ep964 | Steroid metabolism + action | ECE2016

Endocrinological approach of individuals with gender dysphoria (transsexuality): experience of a large center

Martins Diana , Bastos Margarida , Baptista Carla , Fonseca Ligia , Santos Graca , Carvalho Giselda , Rolo Francisco , Pinheiro Susana , Guelho Daniela , Vicente Nuno , Cardoso Luis , Oliveira Diana , Lages Adriana , Ventura Mara , Carrilho Francisco

Introduction:: Gender dysphoria (GD) is featured by significant difference between the individual’s expressed gender and the gender others would assign him or her, with marked distress in social and occupational functionality, according to DSM-V classification. We report the experience in the clinical evaluation and the results of hormonal therapy and sex reassignment surgery in a hospital center.Methods:: It was conducted a retrospective analysis o...