(Q31472)
Statements
The current study sought to evaluate the sexual function of transgender men and women and to identify associated factors. (English)
PURPOSE (English)
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Trans individuals who were outpatients at our gender incongruence (GI) center for follow-up of gender-affirming hormone therapy with age ranging 27 to 50 years were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. (English)
METHODS (English)
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Clinical data were collected from the medical records. (English)
METHODS (English)
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Two scales, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Male Sexual Function Index (MSFI), were administered to all females (n = 50) and all males (n = 58). (English)
METHODS (English)
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Each participant also responded to a semi-structured questionnaire that assessed feelings regarding being transgender and satisfaction with sexual life. (English)
METHODS (English)
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Relative to trans women, trans men had a higher total FSFI score, and higher scores in the FSFI domains of arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction (all p < 0.01), and in the total MSFI score, and higher scores in the MFSI domains of arousal, erection, orgasm, and satisfaction (all p < 0.01). (English)
RESULTS (English)
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A separate semi-structured evaluation indicated that more than half of the trans men and almost half of the trans women were satisfied or very satisfied with their sexual life. (English)
RESULTS (English)
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The total scores from the FSFI and MSFI indicated a high risk of sexual dysfunction in trans men and especially, in trans women. (English)
CONCLUSIONS (English)
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However, the semi-structured evaluation showed that more than half of the trans men and almost half of the trans women were satisfied with their sexual life. (English)
CONCLUSIONS (English)
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Thays Marina Roncato (English)
Barcelos (English)
TMR
Luiz Gustavo (English)
de Oliveira Brito (English)
LG
Cristine Homsi (English)
Jorge (English)
CH
Silvio Antonio (English)
Franceschini (English)
SA
Julia Kefalas (English)
Troncon (English)
JK
Rui Alberto (English)
Ferriani (English)
RA
Lucia Alves (English)
da Silva Lara (English)
LA
7 September 2024
7 September 2024