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ea0016p133 | Clinical cases | ECE2008

Cross-sex hormonal therapy in transsexuals: a survey in Munich

Bazarra-Castro Maria Angeles , Sievers Caroline , Dimopoulou Christina , Fulda Stephany , Wetter Thomas , Muller Karin , Schneider Harald , Pickel Johanna , Stalla Gunter Karl

Introduction: Transsexualism associates biological normality with the conviction of belonging to the opposite sex and the gender reassignment request. The therapy includes psychological, hormonal and surgical treatment. Only limited clinical studies addressing cross-sex hormonal therapy and side effects exist.Methods: Here, we report the results of a drafted questionnaire evaluating etiological aspects and treatment outcome. The questionnaire was distrib...