Evaluating Sexual Functioning in Trans Men During the Gender Affirmation Process: A Mixed Methods Study
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Sexual Functioning, Transgender Men, Gender Affirmation Surgery. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
Both sexual experiences and the process of gender transition initiated to reduce gender dysphoria carry cultural characteristics. Gender categories, societal expectations for each gender, and attitudes toward sexual minorities in a given society can shape the lived experiences of trans individuals. Therefore, research on individuals with gender dysphoria in different cultural contexts is of great importance. To our knowledge, no study in Türkiye has examined sexual functioning in trans individuals undergoing gender transition. For this reason, our study aimed to investigate how sexual functioning is affected by the gender transition process in trans men with gender dysphoria, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Detailed description
For the quantitative part of the study, 52 participants will receive a sociodemographic and clinical data form, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, Sexual Desire Inventory, Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, and WHOQOL-100 sexual quality of life subscale.
While performing a qualitative study, 12 participants will receive questions about their sexual functioning during the gender affirmation process.
Primary outcome measures
- Sexual functioning [Time frame: Day 1]
- Sexual desire [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
18 years or older Diagnosed with gender dysphoria by two different physicians Getting medical support for the gender affirmation process
Exclusion criteria
Over 65 years Diagnosed with intellectual disability, dementia, or organic mental disorders Having a systemic disease that negatively impacts sexual function Getting a score above 3 on the Clinical Global Impression Scale
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry — Eskişehir
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07131267 · EskisehirOU 28.05.2025/26