Post-surgical outcomes in transgender women: a prospective analysis of sexual function and health-related quality of life - Takeaways - MDSpire

Post-surgical outcomes in transgender women: a prospective analysis of sexual function and health-related quality of life

  • By

  • M. J. Wenk

  • N. Rademacher

  • B. Liedl

  • B. Grüne

  • B. Meister

  • September 2, 2025

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    Transgender individuals often experience gender dysphoria, leading to distress and challenges in quality of life and health perception.

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    Gender-affirming surgery for transgender women aims to create a perineogenital complex resembling female anatomy, enhancing sexual function.

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    Existing studies on sexual function post-gender-affirming surgery are limited, often relying on small sample sizes and observational designs.

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    This study prospectively evaluates sexual function and health-related quality of life in transgender women before and after surgery.

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    Patient-reported and clinician-reported outcome measures were utilized to assess surgical results and identify factors influencing outcomes.

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