K. Schlatterer et al., MULTISTEP TREATMENT CONCEPT OF TRANSSEXUAL PATIENTS, EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & DIABETES, 104(6), 1996, pp. 413-419
Here we present a pragmatic multistep approach for the treatment of tr
anssexual patients. The importance of an individually designed cross-g
ender hormone replacement therapy embedded in a multidisciplinary trea
tment concept, provided by psychiatrists, endocrinologists and surgeon
s, is demonstrated. Following this concept outcome of therapy has been
improved in the last years. Over the last 5 years we have gained subs
tantial experience in the cross-gender hormone treatment of transsexua
l patients. By continuous follow-up examinations and therapy adjustmen
t the risk of side effects accompanying this therapy has been signific
antly minimized. This report is designed as a guideline to the clinica
l endocrinologist for the handling and treatment of transsexual patien
ts.