A prospective study on sexual function and mood in female-to-male transsexuals during testosterone administration and after sex reassignment surgery

J Sex Marital Ther. 2013;39(4):321-35. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2012.736920. Epub 2013 Mar 7.

Abstract

Testosterone administration in female-to-male transsexual subjects aims to develop and maintain the characteristics of the desired sex. Very little data exists on its effects on sexuality of female-to-male transsexuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual function and mood of female-to-male transsexuals from their first visit, throughout testosterone administration and after sex reassignment surgery. Participants were 50 female-to-male transsexual subjects who completed questionnaires assessing sexual parameters and mood. The authors measured reproductive hormones and hematological parameters. The results suggest a positive effect of testosterone treatment on sexual function and mood in female-to-male transsexual subjects.

MeSH terms

  • Affect*
  • Female
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy / methods*
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy / psychology
  • Humans
  • Libido*
  • Male
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life / psychology
  • Sex Reassignment Surgery / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Testosterone / administration & dosage*
  • Transsexualism / psychology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Testosterone