The effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy and mastectomy on psychopathology, body image, and quality of life in adults with gender dysphoria who were assigned female at birth.

Senol TuranMahmut Taha ÖzulucanUğur KarataşYasin KavlaOğuzhan KoyuncuEmre DurcanGizem DurcanSemih Bağhaki

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

Our study suggests that individuals receiving GAHT improved mental health, body satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Combining mastectomy with GAHT may further enhance these benefits.

Keyphrases

mental health
breast reconstruction
mental illness
stem cells
pregnant women
gestational age
bone marrow
anorexia nervosa