Gender Affirmation: Medical and Surgical Perspectives (PDF)

Gender Affirmation: Medical and Surgical Perspectives

Unlock the essential roadmap for healthcare professionals with *Gender Affirmation: Medical and Surgical Perspectives*. This comprehensive and sensitively crafted guide is an invaluable resource for physicians and caregivers dedicated to supporting the profound journeys of their transgender patients.

As transgender medicine and surgery rapidly evolve, more practitioners are stepping up to provide compassionate and informed care for transgender individuals. Once considered a niche specialty, gender-affirming care is now at the forefront of the international medical community, thanks in part to the formation of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the establishment of academic surgical centers dedicated to training a new generation of healthcare providers.

This book features robust, essential content from internationally recognized experts and innovators in the field, covering the latest advancements in gender affirmation surgery and medical care. Readers will gain insights into:

– Facial Feminization Surgery: Techniques for enhancing feminine features.
– Speech Modification: Strategies for developing a voice that aligns with gender identity.
– Top and Bottom Surgeries: Comprehensive information on breast augmentation and genital reconstruction.
– Management of Unfavorable Outcomes: Best practices for addressing complications and ensuring patient safety.
– Treating Transgender Adolescents and Children: Guidelines for providing age-appropriate care.
– Hormone Therapy: Insights into effective hormone treatments and monitoring.
– Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients: Addressing the psychological aspects of gender transition.
– Sexual Health Issues After Gender Affirmation Surgery: Understanding the implications of surgery on sexual health.
– Gender Expression and Image: Supporting patients in expressing their true selves.

this resource includes only e-book (PDF),
Authors:
Christopher J Salgado (Editor), Stan J. Monstrey (Editor), Miroslav Djordjevic (Editor)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
November 28, 2016