Evaluating Sexual Functioning in Trans Men During the Gender Affirmation Process: A Mixed Methods Study

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Conditions studied: Sexual Functioning, Transgender Men, Gender Affirmation Surgery

In brief

Both sexual experiences and the process of gender transition initiated to reduce gender dysphoria carry cultural characteristics. Gender categories, societal expectations for each gender, and attitudes toward sexual minorities in a given society can shape the lived experiences of trans individuals. Therefore, research on individuals with gender dysphoria in different cultural contexts is of great importance. To our knowledge, no study in Türkiye has examined sexual functioning in trans individuals undergoing gender transition. For this reason, our study aimed to investigate how sexual functioning is affected by the gender transition process in trans men with gender dysphoria, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07131267

Run by

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

People needed

52

Starts

2025-08-05

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years or older Diagnosed with gender dysphoria by two different physicians Getting medical support for the gender affirmation process

You may not qualify if…

• Over 65 years Diagnosed with intellectual disability, dementia, or organic mental disorders Having a systemic disease that negatively impacts sexual function Getting a score above 3 on the Clinical Global Impression Scale

Where it is running

• Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry — Eskişehir, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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