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Europe: Multinational Reports
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

 

Sexual behavior of gender-dysphoric individuals before gender-confirming interventions: a European multicenter study.
Cerwenka S, Nieder TO, Cohen-Kettenis P, et al
Z
J Sex Marital Ther
. 2014;40(5):457-71
Abstract

Psychiatric characteristics in transsexual individuals: multicentre study in four European countries.
Heylens G, Elaut E, Kreukels BP,  et al
Br J Psychiatry. 2014 Feb;204:151-6.
Abstract

Endocrine treatment of transsexual persons: an Endocrine Society Clinical Practice
Guideline: commentary from a European perspective.
Meriggiola MC, Jannini EA, Lenzi A,
Maggi M 
Eur J Endocrinol.
2010 May;162(5):831-3

Abstract


Austria
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Structural Connectivity Networks of Transgender People.
Hahn A, Kranz GS, Küblböck M, Kaufmann U, et al

Cereb Cortex
. 2014 Sep 12.

Paper

Ability of an orally administered lactobacilli preparation to improve the quality of the neovaginal microflora in male to female transsexual women.
Kaufmann U, Domig KJ, Lippitsch CI,
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2013 Oct 22.

Abstract


Belgium
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Conversational topics in transsexual persons.
Van Borsel J, Cayzeele M, Heirman E, T'sjoen G
.
Clin Linguist Phon
. 2014 Jan 21.
Abstract

Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men.
Wierckx K, Van de Peer F, Verhaeghe E,  et al
J Sex Med. 2013 Oct 31
Abstract

Sexual Desire in Trans Persons: Associations with Sex Reassignment Treatment.
Wierckx K, Elaut E, Van Hoorde B,  et al

J Sex Med
. 2013 Oct 24
Abstract

Voice in Female-To-Male transsexual persons after long-term androgen therapy.
Cosyns M, Borsel JV, Wierckx K,  et al

Laryngoscope
. 2013 Oct 24.
Abstract

Prevalence of cardiovascular disease and cancer during cross-sex hormone therapy in a large cohort of trans persons: a case control study.
Wierckx K, Elaut E, Declerq E,  et al.
Eur J Endocrinol. 2013 Jul 31.
Abstract

Reproductive wish in transsexual men.
Wierckx K, Van Caenegem E, Pennings G,  et al
Hum Reprod. 2012 Feb;27(2):483-7.
Abstract

Gynaecological aspects of the treatment and follow-up of transsexual men and women.
Weyers S, De Sutter P, Hoebeke S,
Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2010;2(1):35-54. Review.
Abstract


Croatia
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Psychosocial adjustment to sex reassignment surgery: a qualitative examination and personal experiences of six transsexual persons in Croatia.
Jokić-Begić N, Lauri Korajlija A, Jurin T.
ScientificWorldJournal. 2014 Mar 25;2014:960745
Paper

The female-to-male transsexual and his female partner versus the traditional couple: a comparison.
Kins E, Hoebeke P, Heylens G, et al
 
J Sex Marital Ther.
2008;34(5):429-38

Abstract

 

Czech Republic
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Our experience with hormonal therapy in transsexual patients
Weiss V, Weiss P, Fifková H.

Vnitr Lek
. 2015 Spring;61(3):197-201

Abstract

Denmark
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Transgender Surgery in Denmark From 1994 to 2015: 20-Year Follow-Up Study.
Aydin D, Buk LJ, Partoft S,  et al

J Sex Med
. 2016 Apr;13(4):720-5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Long-Term Follow-Up of Individuals Undergoing Sex-Reassignment Surgery: Somatic Morbidity and Cause of Death.
Simonsen RK, Hald GM, Kristensen E, Giraldi A.
Sex Med
. 2016 Mar;4(1):e60-8.

Paper

Transgender Surgery in Denmark From 1994 to 2015: 20-Year Follow-Up Study.
Aydin D, Buk LJ, Partoft S,  et al

J Sex Med
. 2016 Feb 24
Abstract


Finland
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Reduction of hairiness of a transsexual person.
Karppinen A.
Duodecim. 2015;131(4):396-8. Review
Abstract

Surgery of the breast on transgender persons.
Karhunen-Enckell U, Kolehmainen M, Kääriäinen M, Suominen S.
Duodecim. 2015;131(4):383-6. Review"
Abstract

Hormonal treatment of transsexual persons.
Tinkanen H, Das P.
Duodecim. 2015;131(4):372-8
Abstract

Matricide and Two Sexual Femicides by a Male Strangler with a Transgender Sadomasochistic
 Identity.

Lauerma H, Voutilainen J, Tuominen T.
 
J Forensic Sci
. 2010 Jan 25

Abstract


France
           

 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
MMPI-2 Profile of French Transsexuals: The Role of Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors. A cross-sectional design.
Bonierbale M, Baumstarck K, Maquigneau A,
et l
Sci Rep
. 2016 Apr 12;6:24281.
Paper

Transsexualism
Morel Journel N, Terrier JE, et al

Prog Urol
. 2013 Jul;23(9):718-26.
Abstract

Transsexuality: speech therapy supporting the "voice" of transformation.
Descloux P, Isoard-Nectoux S, Matoso B,
Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 2012;133(1):41-4
Abstract

Transsexualism : an obsolete nosological category
Alessandrin A.
Sante Publique. 2012 May-Jun;24(3):263-
Abstract


Germany
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prospective, Observational, Non-Interventional, Multicentre Study on the Efficacy and Tolerability of a New Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Aerosol Foam (Enstilar®) in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis under Daily Practice Conditions.
Gerdes S, Krakor M, Anger T,  et al
 
ermatology. 2018 Mar 2.
Abstract

The social background of male to female transsexuals.
Bruck JC.
Handchir MikrochirPlast Chir. 2013 Aug;45(4):202-6.

Abstract

Sexual Orientation and Partner-Choice of Transsexual Women and Men before Gender-Confirming Interventions
Cerwenka S, Nieder TO, Richter-Appelt H.

Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol
. 2012 Jun;62(6):214-22.

Abstract


Hungary
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Regional Grey Matter Structure Differences between Transsexuals and Healthy Controls-A Voxel Based Morphometry Study.
Simon L, Kozák LR, Simon V, et al

 PLoS One
. 2013 Dec 31;8(12):e83947.

Paper

Italy
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Narratives of Transgender People Detained in Prison: The Role Played by the Utterances "Not" (as a Feeling of Hetero- and Auto-rejection) and "Exist" (as a Feeling of Hetero- and Auto-acceptance) for the Construction of a Discursive Self. A Suggestion of Goals and Strategies for Psychological Counseling.
Hochdorn A, Faleiros VP, Valerio P, Vitelli R.
 Front Psychol. 2018 Jan 17;8:2367.
Paper


Cross-Sex Hormone Treatment and Psychobiological Changes in Transsexual Persons: Two-Year Follow-Up Data.
Fisher AD, Castellini G, Ristori J, et al
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016 Nov;101(11):4260-4269.
Abstract

Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Transgender Persons Referred to an Italian Center for Total Sex Reassignment Surgery.
Luzzati R, Zatta M, Pavan N, Serafin M, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2016 Jul;43(7):407-11.
Abstract

Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in a clinic sample of transsexuals in Italy.
Loverro G, Di Naro E, Caringella AM, et al   
Sex Transm Infect. 2015 Jul 22.
Abstract

Transphobic Murders in Italy: An Overview of Homicides in Milan (Italy) in the Past Two Decades (1993-2012).
Prunas A, Clerici CA, Gentile G, et al
J Interpers Violence. 2014 Nov 10
Abstract

Transsexual patients' psychiatric comorbidity and positive effect of cross-sex hormonal treatment on mental health: Results from a longitudinal study.
Colizzi M, Costa R, Todarello O.

Psychoneuroendocrinology
. 2014 Jan;39:65-73
Abstract

Transsexual parenthood and new role assumptions.
Faccio E, Bordin E, Cipolletta S.

Cult Health Sex
. 2013 Jul 4.
Abstract

Influence of gender role orientation (masculinity versus femininity) on body satisfaction and eating attitudes in homosexuals, heterosexuals and transsexuals.
Cella S, Iannaccone M, Cotrufo P.

Eat Weight Disord
. 2013 Jun;18(2):115-24.
Abstract


The Netherlands
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Men and women, so different, so similar: observations from cross-sex hormone treatment of transsexual subjects.
Gooren LJ, Giltay EJ.

Andrologia
. 2013 May 19.
Abstract

A long-term follow-up study of mortality in transsexuals receiving treatment with cross-sex hormones.
Asscheman H, Giltay EJ, Megens JA,  et al
Eur J Endocrinol. 2011 Jan 25.
Abstract


Poland
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Acceptance of transsexualism among university students from Lódź
Antoszewski B, Kasielska A, Jedrzejczak MJ, Kruk-Jeromin J.
Psychiatr Pol. 2008 Jan-Feb;42(1):125-34.
Abstract

Portugal
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV Infection, risk factors and health services use among male-to-female transgender sex workers: a cross-sectional study in Portugal.
Gama A, Martins MRO, Mendão L,  et al 
AIDS Care. 2017 May 25:1-8.
Abstract

Using a Two-Step Method to Measure Transgender Identity in Latin America/the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain.
Reisner SL, Biello K, Rosenberger JG,
et al
Arch Sex Behav
. 2014 Jul 17
Abstract

Sexuality and trans experiences: from the hospital to the bedroom
Bento B.
Cien Saude Colet. 2012 Oct;17(10):2655-64

Abstract


Serbia
   

 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Assessment of self-perception of transsexual persons: pilot study of 15 patients.
Barišić J, Milosavljević M, Duišin D,
ScientificWorldJournal. 2014;2014:281326

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Personality Disorders in Persons with Gender Identity Disorder,
Duišin D, Batinić B, Barišić J, et al

The Scientific World Journal Volume 2014 (2014) Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 809058
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Finger Length Ratios in Serbian Transsexuals
Vujović S, Popović S, Marojević LM,  et al

The Scientific World Journal Volume 2014 (2014) Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 763563
Paper

Sociodemographic profile of transsexual patients.
Duisin D, Nikolić-Balkoski G, Batinić B. 
Psychiatr Danub. 2009 Jun;21(2):220-3.
Abstract

A transsexual patient searching for adjustment.
Duisin D, Rakić Z, Barisić J, Nikolić-Balkoski G.
Srp Arh Celok Lek. 2008 Jul-Aug;136(7-8):406-8.
Abstract
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Police violence and sexual risk among female and transvestite sex workers in Serbia: qualitative study.
Rhodes T, Simic M, Baros S, et al

BMJ. 2008 Jul 30;337:

Paper

Transsexualism in Serbia: A Twenty-Year Follow-Up Study.
Vujovic S, Popovic S, Sbutega-Milosevic G, et al

J Sex Med.
2008 Mar 4
Abstract

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HIV prevention needs of transgender sex workers in Serbia
D. Ilic
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Spain
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Preliminary Evaluation of the Spanish Version of the Transgender Voice Questionnaire for Male-to-Female Transsexuals (TVQ MtF).
Mora E, Carrillo A, Giribet A,  et al 
J Voice. 2017 Jun 6. pii: S0892-1997(17)30059-0
Abstract

 

Characteristics of Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria Referred to the Gender Identity Treatment Unit
Fernández Rodríguez M, Guerra Mora P, et al

Rev Esp Salud Publica. 2017 Feb 1;91
Abstract

Harassment Patterns and Risk

Profile in Spanish Trans Persons.
Devís-Devís J, Pereira-García S, Valencia-Peris A, et al
J Homosex. 2016 Apr 19.
Abstract

 

Harassment Patterns and Risk Profile in Spanish Trans Persons.
Devís-Devís J, Pereira-García S, Valencia-Peris A, et al

J Homosex
. 2016 Apr 19.
Abstract
 

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Psychological Adjustment Among Transsexuals in Spain.

Guzmán-Parra J, Sánchez-Álvarez N, de Diego-Otero Y, et al

Arch Sex Behav. 2016 Apr;45(3):587-96.

Abstract

Experience in a specialized unit in Catalonia.
Quirós C, Patrascioiu I, Mora M,et al
Endocrinol Nutr. 2015 Mar 16.
Abstract

Effect of cross-sex hormone treatment on cardiovascular risk factors in transsexual individuals. Experience in a specialized unit in Catalonia.
Quirós C, Patrascioiu I, Mora M,  et al 
Endocrinol Nutr. 2015 Mar 16. pii: S1575-0922(15)00055-
Abstract

Transsexuality: law and health-related aspects in the Spanish legal system.
Atienza Macías E, Armaza Armaza EJ.
Salud Colect. 2014 Dec 1;10(3):365-77.
Abstract

Substance use and social anxiety in transsexual individuals.
Guzman-Parra J, Paulino-Matos P, de Diego-Otero Y,  et al

J Dual Diagn
. 2014 Jul-Sep;10(3):162-7
Abstract

Using a Two-Step Method to Measure Transgender Identity in Latin America/the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain.
Reisner SL, Biello K, Rosenberger JG,
et al
Arch Sex Behav
. 2014 Jul 17
Abstract

Coordination of healthcare for transsexual persons: a multidisciplinary approach.
Esteva de Antonio I, Gómez-Gil E; GIDSEEN Group.
Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2013 Dec;20(6):585-91
Abstract

Temperament and character in transsexuals.
Gómez-Gil E, Gutiérrez F, Cañizares S, et al
Psychiatry Res. 2013 Aug 17
Abstract

Psycho-medical care of transsexuals in Spain in the era of depathologization of transsexualism as a mental disorder. An overall review.
Wittich RM.
E
ndocrinol Nutr
. 2013 Aug 2.
Abstract

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Treatment of Transsexualism. SEEN Identity and Sexual Differentiation
Groupd (GIDSEEN).
Moreno-Pérez O, Esteva De Antonio I

Endocrinol Nutr
. 2012 Apr 26.
Abstract

Clinical Utility of the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) in the Spanish Transsexual and Nontranssexual Population.
Gómez-Gil E, Gómez A, Cañizares S,  et al

J Pers Assess
. 2012 Jan 13.
Abstract

The demand for health care services in the gender identity units of Andalusia and Catalonia
during the period of 2000 to 2009.
Gómez-Gil E, Esteva de Antonio I, Almaraz MC, Godás Sieso T, et al
Rev Clin Esp. 2011 Apr 5
Abstract


Sweden
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Supporting same-sex mothers in the Nordic child health field: a systematic literature review and meta-synthesis of the most gender equal countries.
Wells MB, Lang SN.

J Clin Nurs
. 2016 Jul 25
Abstract

Wouldn't it be easier if you continued to be a guy?' - a qualitative interview study of transsexual persons' experiences of encounters with healthcare professionals
von Vogelsang AC, Milton C, Ericsson I, Strömberg L.

J Clin Nurs
.
2016 Jun 6.
Abstract

"They Just Don't Have a Clue": Transgender Aging and Implications for Social Work.
Siverskog A.
J Gerontol Soc Work. 2014 Feb 26.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Long-term follow-up of transsexual persons undergoing sex reassignment surgery: cohort study
in Sweden.

Dhejne C, Lichtenstein P, Boman M,  et al

PLoS One
.
2011 Feb 22;6(2):e16885.

Paper


Turkey
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Transsexual Mastectomy: Selection of Appropriate Technique According to Breast Characteristics.
Top H, Balta S.
Balkan Med J. 2017 Apr 5;34(2):147-155
Paper

Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of Transsexual Individuals who Applied to a Psychiatry Clinic for Sex Reassignment Surgery.
Turan Ş, Aksoy Poyraz C, et al 
Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2015 Fall;26(3):153-60.
Abstract

Birth Order and Sibling Sex Ratio in a Population with High Fertility: Are Turkish Male to Female Transsexuals Different?
Bozkurt A, Bozkurt OH, Sonmez I.

Arch Sex Behav
. 2014 Oct 29.

Abstract


United Kingdom
   

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A curious case of stress fracture in a transsexual athlete.
Richardson T, Grant M, Chandran P.
BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Mar 31;2016.
Abstract

Risk Factors for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Trans Youth.
Arcelus J, Claes L, Witcomb GL,
 et al
J
Sex Med
. 2016 Mar;13(3):402-12.
Abstract

Body Image Dissatisfaction and Eating-Related Psychopathology in Trans Individuals: A Matched Control Study.
Witcomb GL, Bouman WP, Brewin N, et al

E
ur Eat Disord Rev. 2015 May 5.
Abstract

How stigma affects healthcare access for transgender sex workers.
Roche K, Keith C.

Br J Nurs
. 2014 Nov 27;23(21):1147-52.
Abstract

Patients' perspectives on psychiatric consultations in the Gender Identity Clinic: Implications for patient-centered communication.
Speer SA, McPhillips R.

Patient Educ Couns
. 2013 Jan 28.
Abstract

Sexual health of transgender sex workers attending an inner-city genitourinary medicine clinic.
Hill SC, Daniel J, Benzie A,  et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Nov;22(11):686-7.
Abstract

Transsexual legal rights in the United States and United kingdom:
employment, medical treatment, and civil status.
Green R.
 
Arch Sex Behav
. 2010 Feb;39(1):153-60.
Abstract


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