Hair removal and psychological well-being in transfeminine adults: associations with gender dysphoria and gender euphoria

Bradford, Nova J.; Rider, G. Nicole; Spencer, Kylee L.

doi:10.1080/09546634.2019.1687823

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“…The transgenitalization surgeries and hormone therapy lead to phenotypical changes in the gender of transgender men and women. These procedures have considerable effects on sex drive and sexual function 14 . In general, a positive body image is associated with better sexual function and satisfaction 15 .…”

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Evaluation of the Sexual and Urinary Functions of Transsexual Women

Souza¹,

Miranda²,

Rodrigues³

et al. 2021

IJAERS

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The number of transsexual people who choose transsexualizing procedures has grown in recent years. These processes are associated with several changes in their anatomy, as well as sexual and urinary function. This study proposed to identify the sexual and urinary functions of transsexual women. Two transsexual women who underwent sexual reassignment surgery participated in the study. We used the questionnaires:

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of the Sexual and Urinary Functions of Transsexual Women

Souza¹,

Miranda²,

Rodrigues³

et al. 2021

IJAERS

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“…Summary of hair related findings Bradford et al [23] Hair removal among transgender women was associated with decreased distress and increased subjective well-being Butler et al [24] Transgender women who completed hair removal treatments had less social anxiety than those who not Fisher et al [28] Among transgender women, higher Ferriman-Gallwey scores were significantly associated with higher levels of gender dysphoria; among transgender men, higher Ferriman-Gallwey scores were associated with lower levels of gender dysphoria Ristori et al [16] Sexual distress was positively correlated with Ferriman-Gallwey score in transgender women and negatively correlated in transgender men Testa et al [25] Patients who completed hair removal procedures experienced more body satisfaction than those who were planning to complete the procedure van de Grift et al [29] Transgender men and women reported that they were greatly dissatisfied with hair growth MHT masculinizing hormonal therapy, FHT feminizing hormonal therapy…”

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Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature

Motosko

Tosti

2021

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Transgender patients on masculinizing and feminizing hormonal therapy undergo myriad physical and psychologic changes. Dermatologists are uniquely qualified to guide patients in the gender-affirming process, especially as it relates to hair. Given the paucity of literature guiding dermatologists in this process, a systematic review was performed to better understand the physiologic changes of hair in patients on masculinizing and feminizing hormonal therapy as well as the variety of treatment options that exist to help transgender patients to attain their desired hair growth pattern. This review reports findings and treatment options supported by the performed literature review as well as treatment recommendations based on the authors' own experiences treating this unique patient population.

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“…A plethora of literature now exists to support the association between gender‐affirmative treatments with improved mental health outcomes and quality of life (QoL) 5 . These interventions include medical management such as hormonal therapy, surgical procedures and various hair removal treatments.…”

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“…These interventions include medical management such as hormonal therapy, surgical procedures and various hair removal treatments. Together these studies dismantle the idea that gender‐affirmative treatments are simply cosmetic and indeed suggest they can be seen as ‘medically necessary’ as they increase psychosocial functioning 5‐6 …”

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“…Despite hair removal being the most commonly sought‐after intervention by transgender women, 5 to date there have no studies to support safety and efficacy of LHR in the transgender population. The prospective data clearly demonstrate a statistically significant and sufficiently satisfying elimination of hair, predominantly from the face and neck area, in a population of transgender women undergoing male to female sex reassignment at their final follow‐up appointment following LHR treatment.…”

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Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for unwanted hair in adults undergoing male to female sex reassignment

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Summary Reduction in unwanted facial and body hair is an important goal in the process of sex reassignment. Laser treatment is a popular, well‐established safe and effective method of reducing unwanted hair growth. In the UK a limited number of laser treatment and electrolysis sessions are publically funded for people undergoing sex reassignment. To date, published evidence on efficacy and adverse effects (AEs) has focused on treatment of women and men not undergoing sex reassignment. In the current study, data were collected prospectively from 2015 to 2020 at a UK regional laser centre. Patients were included if they were transgender women aged > 16 years old and seeking laser treatment for unwanted hair at any body site. The study demonstrated significant reductions in hair growth and significant patient satisfaction, with no AEs. Laser treatment is a safe and effective method of managing unwanted hair growth in the transgender transfeminine population.

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Hair removal and psychological well-being in transfeminine adults: associations with gender dysphoria and gender euphoria

Cited by 47 publications

References 36 publications

Evaluation of the Sexual and Urinary Functions of Transsexual Women

Evaluation of the Sexual and Urinary Functions of Transsexual Women

Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature

Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for unwanted hair in adults undergoing male to female sex reassignment

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