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The Endocrine Society Unveils New Clinical Guideline Addressing The Endocrine Tr

Started by Natasha, September 25, 2009, 05:23:20 PM

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September 25, 2009, 05:23:20 PM
The Endocrine Society Unveils New Clinical Guideline Addressing The Endocrine Treatment Of Persons With Gender Identity Disorder

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165112.php
9/25/09

Transsexualism, or gender identity disorder (GID), is defined as a condition in which a patient experiences clinically significant distress due to strong and persistent cross-gender identification combined with a discomfort with their sex or a sense of inappropriateness in the gender role of that sex.

"Transsexual persons experiencing the confusion and stress associated with feeling 'trapped' in the wrong body, look to endocrinologists for treatment that can bring relief and resolution to their profound discomfort," said Wylie Hembree, MD, of Columbia University in New York and chair of the task force that developed the guideline. "It is the purpose of this guideline to make science-based recommendations that will enable endocrinologists to provide safe and effective treatment for individuals diagnosed with GID."
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