Genetics; testing times ahead?
Genetics have been hitting the headlines in 2000 with news that insurance companies are likely to be given rights to ask prospective […]
Category: TGmeds
A follow-up study for estimating the effectiveness of a cross-gender hormone substitution therapy on transsexual patients
© Archives of Sexual Behavior : 10/1998 Authors – Schlatterer, Kathrin; Yassouridis, Alexander; Werder, Klaus von; Poland, Dorette; Kemper, Johannes; Stalla, Gunter […]
Oral and transdermal estrogens both lower plasma total homocysteine in male-to-female transsexuals
Authors Giltay EJ; Verhoef P; Gooren LJ; Geleijnse JM; Schouten EG; Stehouwer CD Department of Human Nutrition and Epidemiology, Wageningen University, P.O. […]
Statement on the Safety of Trilucent Breast Implants in the UK
In May 2000, the Medical Devices Agency (MDA) convened an Advisory Group (consisting of toxicologists, plastic surgeons and a lay representative) to […]
How green are you?
Top tips to help you Reduce, Re-use and Recycle Recycling processes are generally carried out by commercial or governmental organisations; however, the […]
The Pharmacological Treatment of Transsexuals
Hormonal therapy for transsexual patients undergoing gender re-assignment suffers from a lack of knowledge about possible adverse effects. This article presents a […]
Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
Why? It is recommended by healthcare professionals that all women over the age of 20 examine their breasts once a month. By […]
Zen And The Art Of Post-Operative Maintenance
So, you are planning your surgery. You have your reservations, your tickets, your suitcase, etc, etc. But what about when you get […]
Sex Differences In The Brain
Abstract Men and women display patterns of behavioral and cognitive differences that reflect varying hormonal influences on brain development. Author Doreen Kimura […]
Hysterectomy
Introduction Hysterectomy simply means the surgical removal of the uterus. Having a hysterectomy can be devastating for some women, especially those who […]
Effects of Estrogen With and Without Progestin on Urinary Incontinence
by Susan L. Hendrix, DO; Barbara B. Cochrane, RN, PhD; Ingrid E. Nygaard, MD; Victoria L. Handa, MD; Vanessa M. Barnabei, MD, […]
Mortality and Morbidity in Transsexual Patients With Cross-Gender Hormone Treatment
by H. Asscheman, L.J.G. Gooren, and P.L.E. Eklund Sex steroid treatment is associated with side effects. The number of deaths and morbidity […]
Preoperative fasting: we need a new consensus
Abstract Fasting before surgery is necessary to avoid the risk of regurgitation and vomiting; it is also a legal requirement. But the […]
How a Wife fixed up the first sex change
It was a marriage with three people in it. A wife, her husband and his female alter ego. In 1930 the Danish […]
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Source – Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004;(1):CD001321 (ISSN: 1469-493X) Authors – Jepson RG; Mihaljevic L; Craig J Department of General Practice, Edinburgh […]
Vitamins – how much do we need?
Our understanding of vitamins has come a long way in the two centuries since an English naval doctor showed that adding citrus […]
Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual People: A Review of Treatment Regimens, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects
Abstract Cross-sex hormone treatment is an important component in medical treatment of transsexual people. Endocrinologists are often faced with designing treatment recommendations. […]
For a better relationship with your Doctor
Write down your symptoms before you see your doctor It is very easy to forget the most important things during any examination, […]
Losing Weight – Diets are for wimps
Rule number one for successful weight loss is this – don’t go on a diet. Despite the fact that doctors and dieticians […]
Women’s knowledge of HRT and the prevention of osteoporosis
Abstract This article reports the findings of a study into the information given to women about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the […]
An Approach to Feminine Speech and Vocal Techniques for Genetic Males
(used by permission) Feminine Speech Seminar Notes We’re all concerned about “passing” when we go out. I prefer the term “blending in” […]
Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals
Authors – Henk Asscheman, MD and Louis J.G. Gooren, MD Henk Asscheman and Louis J.G. Gooren are both affiliated with the Division […]
Healthcare for Lesbians: attitudes and experiences
Introduction This article reviews the literature relating to healthcare provision for lesbians. The author discusses the attitudes of healthcare providers to this […]
The prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis
Abstract Deep vein thrombosis can have serious long-term consequences and can result in fatal complications. Many patients are at increased risk of […]
Transsexualism, medicine and law
The Council of Europe – 23rd Colloquy on European Law – 14-16 April, 1993. Transsexualism, medicine and law Closing speech by Professor […]