Transidentität – Entscheidungsfindung und Kontroverse der medizinischen Behandlung im Kindesund Jugendalter
Döhnert, M. · Sprache · Stimme · Gehör · 2025 · Heft EFirst · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
Transgender children and adolescents suffer from the phenomenon of a discrepancy between their biological sex and their gender identity. Some of them need support from the medical system. In addition to psychotherapeutic treatment, medical interventions are possible. After a brief introduction to the topic of transgender identity and gender dysphoria, the current state of knowledge concerning medical treatment including the decision-making and the controversy will be presented and discussed. It can be stated, that hormonal treatment should be discussed to alleviate the psychological suffering. All medical interv…