American Psychiatric Association: Study Finds Long-Term Mental Health Benefits of Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals
October 04, 2019
October 04, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
For transgender individuals, gender-affirming surgery can lead to long-term mental health benefits, according to new research published online today in The American Journal of Psychiatry. The study found that among transgender individuals with gender incongruence, undergoing gender-affirming surgery was significantly associated with a decrease in mental health treatment over time.
For transgender individuals, gender-affirming surgery can lead to long-term mental health benefits, according to new research published online today in The American Journal of Psychiatry. The study found that among transgender individuals with gender incongruence, undergoing gender-affirming surgery was significantly associated with a decrease in mental health treatment over time.