title: A prospective study on sexual function and mood in female-to-male transsexuals during testosterone administration and after sex reassignment surgery.
abstract: Testosterone administration in female-to-male transsexual subjects aims to develop and maintain the characteristics of the desired sex. Very little data exists on its effects on sexuality of female-to-male transsexuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual function and mood of female-to-male transsexuals from their first visit, throughout testosterone administration and after sex reassignment surgery. Participants were 50 female-to-male transsexual subjects who completed questionnaires assessing sexual parameters and mood. The authors measured reproductive hormones and hematological parameters. The results suggest a positive effect of testosterone treatment on sexual function and mood in female-to-male transsexual subjects.
authors.affiliation: Interdepartmental Center for Sexual Health Protection, Gynecology and Physiopathology of Human Reproduction, University of Bologna and S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonietta
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Costantino
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cerpolini
authors.forename: Stefania
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alvisi
authors.forename: Paolo Giovanni
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Morselli
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Venturoli
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Meriggiola
mesh_terms: D000339:Affect; D005260:Female; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D057830:Gender-Affirming Surgery / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013739:Testosterone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014189:Transsexualism / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone