Sexual Function in Post-surgical Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Anna Schoenbrunner; Courtney Cripps

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2024.03.005

Sexual Function in Post-surgical Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Jun;51(2):425-435. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.03.005. Epub 2024 Apr 9.

Authors

Anna Schoenbrunner¹, Courtney Cripps²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2140, Columbus, OH 43212, USA. Electronic address: Anna.schoenbrunner@osumc.edu.
² Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

PMID: 38777493
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.03.005

Abstract

Surgical treatment for gender dysphoria consists of facial, chest, and genital surgery. Chest and genital gender affirmation surgeries alter the form and function of the native organs. This can have a profound impact on sexual function for transgender and gender- diverse individuals. In this article, the authors will discuss the impacts that chest and genital gender affirmation surgeries can have on sexual function.

Keywords: Gender affirmation surgery; Phalloplasty; Sexual function; Transgender; Vaginoplasty.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Gender Dysphoria* / surgery
Gender-Affirming Procedures / methods
Gender-Affirming Surgery / methods
Humans
Male
Sexual Behavior
Transgender Persons*
Transsexualism / surgery