PSYB32H3 Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Notes
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undergo 6 to 12 months of psychotherapy- foceses on anxiety, depression and options available for altering their body. some people with gid may just chose to have cosmetic surgery- remove facial hair, enlarge breasts, other take hormones that promote breast growth and soften skin. sex-reassignment surgery- existing genitalia are altered to make them more like those of the opposite sex. surgery is more frequently done by men- but it has found no advantage to individual in terms of social rehabilitation, but may for female- to male transsexuals. good surgery depended on the person"s emotional stability, successful adaptation in new role for t least one year before surgery, adequeate understanding of actual minitations and consequences of surgery and psychotherapy in context of established gender identity program. sexual responsiveness and sexual satisfaction increase dramatically in both male- female and female- male transsexuals.
