Multistep treatment concept of
transsexual patients.
Schlatterer K, von Werder K, Stalla GK.
Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry, Dept. Endocrinology,
Munchen, Germany.
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Abstract
Here we present a pragmatic multistep
approach for the treatment of transsexual patients. The importance of an
individually designed cross-gender hormone replacement therapy embedded in a
multidisciplinary treatment concept, provided by psychiatrists,
endocrinologists and surgeons, is demonstrated. Following this concept
outcome of therapy has been improved in the last years.
Over the last 5 years we have gained
substantial experience in the cross-gender hormone treatment of transsexual
patients. By continuous follow-up examinations and therapy adjustment the
risk of side effects accompanying this therapy has been significantly
minimized.
This report is designed as a guideline to
the clinical endocrinologist for the handling and treatment of transsexual
patients.
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