INTRODUCTION Studies of mortality and somatic well-being after sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) of transsexual individuals are equivocal. Accordingly, the present study investigated mortality and somatic morbidity using a sample of transsexual individuals who comprised 98% (n = 104) of all surgically reassigned transsexual individuals in Denmark. AIMS To investigate somatic morbidity before and...

BACKGROUND During pregnancy there is a high demand for docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is needed for formation of the fetal brain. Women who do not consume marine foods must synthesize DHA from fatty acid precursors in vegetable foods. OBJECTIVE We studied sex differences in DHA status and the role of sex hormones. DESIGN First, DHA status was compared between 72 male and 103 female healt...

Regardless of identity, transvestites are also human beings who must have the character to be pious. A being with faith can seen from how obedient he is God or called religiosity. Transsexual life in Banjarmasin not very visible community, but its community religious activities themselves continue carried out. This type research field using a qualitative approach and case studies because phenom...

This review examines gender identity issues in competitive sports, focusing on the evolution of policies relating to female gender verification and transsexual participation in sport. The issues are complex and continue to challenge sport governing bodies, including the International Olympic Committee, as they strive to provide a safe environment in which female athletes may compete fairly and ...

Hormonal treatment of transsexual adolescents is controversial. Whereas gender identity in childhood is not stable, adolescence is often a crucial phase in the development of a persons’ gender identity. Hormonal treatment in transsexual adolescents may avoid the development of or a worsening of psychiatric co-morbidity, leads to superior cosmetic results, and is therefore strongly indicated. Re...