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- Phantom sensation in genital gender-affirming surgery: a narrative review.
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To review findings related to phantom genital sensation, emphasizing phantom sensation in the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) population. (English)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW (English)
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2024
We discuss prevalence, presentation and potential implications for sensory outcomes in genital gender-affirming surgery. (English)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW (English)
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2024
There is a high prevalence of phantom genital sensations in the TGD population. (English)
RECENT FINDINGS (English)
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2024
The prevalence varies by body part, approaching 50% in the most frequently reported transgender phantom - the phantom penis. (English)
RECENT FINDINGS (English)
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Unlike genital phantoms that occur after trauma or surgery which are often painful, transgender phantoms are typically neutral and often erogenous in experience. (English)
RECENT FINDINGS (English)
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2024
Phantom sensation in the TGD population can be an affirming experience and important part of sexual well being and embodiment. (English)
RECENT FINDINGS (English)
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2024
Recent studies have begun to characterize the prevalence and presentations of phantom genital sensations in TGD people, informing our evolving understanding of the sensory experiences of the transgender and gender diverse population. (English)
SUMMARY (English)
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2024
Targeting integration of these centrally-mediated phantom genital sensations with the peripherally generated sensation from genital stimulation may represent one potential avenue to improve sensation and embodiment following genital gender-affirming surgical procedures. (English)
SUMMARY (English)
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2024
Additionally, emerging techniques in modern peripheral nerve surgery targeting phantom pain may offer potential treatment options for painful phantom sensation seen after cases of genital surgery or trauma. (English)
SUMMARY (English)
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2024
Peter C (English)
Ferrin (English)
PC
Elliot (English)
Burghardt (English)
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Blair R (English)
Peters (English)
BR
6 August 2024
6 August 2024
28 August 2024
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7 February 2025
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