The present paper reports on the course of 15
young female-to-male transsexual applicants followed for 1 to 9 years after
initial evaluation. Each patient completed a lengthy evaluation process
including detailed semistructured interviews and a battery of psychological
tests.
Of the 15 applicants, 10 went on to live full
time in the male role; however, one of these later returned to living as a
female. This woman and three others were living as lesbians at last follow-up,
while the two other patients continued to live in a more ambiguously
male-female role. Psychosocial functioning at the time of follow-up in terms
of employment, partners, and psychiatric status is reviewed.
A supportive problem-solving psychotherapy
program was offered to all of these patients and seven became actively
involved in therapy. The potential benefits and limitations of psychotherapy
with female gender dysphoric patients are discussed.
Citation:
Arch Sex Behav 1984 Dec;13(6):581-94 an article published on the Internet by
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