ISBN:
9781536118827
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (448 pages)
Series Statement:
Human Sexuality Ser
Parallel Title:
Print version Bouman, Walter Pierre The Transgender Handbook : A Guide for Transgender People, Their Families and Professionals
DDC:
306.76799999999997
Keywords:
Transgenderism--Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Electronic books Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- In Memoriam -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Language and Terminology -- Overview -- Introduction -- Gender -- Gender Role -- Description of the Various Terms -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 2 -- The Prevalence of Being Transgender: Estimating the Size of the Transgender Population -- Overview -- Introduction -- The Complexities of Finding Out about Prevalence Rates -- Some Numbers -- Clinical Studies -- Prevalence According to Age and Gender -- Population Surveys -- Other Prevalent Studies -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Historical Background and Theories Regarding the Causes of Being Transgender -- Overview -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Transgender People in History -- Psychological Theories -- Medical Treatment over the Years -- Why Do Some People Identify as Transgender? -- Biological Theories -- Family Studies -- Brain Studies -- Differences in Transgender People -- Hormonal Studies -- Gene Studies -- Psychosocial and Cultural Factors -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Diagnostic Classification for Gender Identity-Related Phenomena Over the Years -- Overview -- Introduction -- Overview of Gender Identity Diagnoses in DSM and -- Rationale for Changes -- Core Criteria -- DSM-III - Introduction of Diagnostic Criteria for Transsexualism -- From DSM-III to DSM-III-R -- From DSM-III-R to DSM-IV -- From DSM-IV-R to DSM-5 -- Specifiers -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Gender Dysphoria and Gender Incongruence in Children -- Overview -- Introduction -- Gender Dysphoria and Gender Incongruence in Childhood -- Prevalence of Gender Incongruence and Gender Dysphoria in Childhood -- Psychological Functioning and Social Acceptance
Abstract:
What Causes the Poor Psychological Functioning in Gender Incongruent Children, and Why Is There This Great Variability in Psychological Functioning? -- Development of Children With Gender Dysphoria or Gender Incongruence -- Is It Possible to Predict the Persistence or Desistence of Childhood GD and What May Be the Factors and Processes Involved? -- Clinical Management of Children with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Incongruence -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Transgender Youth -- Overview -- Introduction -- Clinical Presentations -- Vignette - Max/Maxine -- Gender Identity Development and Relevance of Sexual Orientation in Adolescents -- Vignette - Lisa -- Causal Pathways of Gender Dysphoria in Young People -- Co-Occurring Psychological Challenges and Mental Health Conditions -- Vignette - Tom -- Care for Transgender Youth -- Primary Care Setting -- Specialized Transgender Care -- Mental Health Interventions -- Reversible Physical Interventions -- Partially Reversible Interventions -- Irreversible Surgical Interventions -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Transgender Families -- Overview -- Introduction -- Transgender Families -- Clinical Implications and the Role of Peer Support -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 8 -- Aging in Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Communities -- Overview -- Introduction -- Key Definitions, Terms, and Identities within TGNC Aging Communities -- Intersectionality -- Providing a Welcoming Environment for TGNC Older Adults -- Common Concerns of TGNC Older Adults -- TGNC Older Adults and Access to Healthcare -- Mental Health Factors Influencing TGNC Older Adults -- Sociocultural Considerations -- TGNC Older Adult Practice Interventions -- Addressing Issues Related to Generational Cohorts
Abstract:
Exploring Issues Related to Grief -- Healthcare Provider Advocacy -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- Further Resources -- References -- Chapter 9 -- Transgender and Sexual Orientation -- Overview -- Introduction -- Sex and Gender Concepts -- The Role of Sexual Orientation in the Past -- Gender Nonconformity in Childhood and Adolescent/Adult Psychosexual Outcome -- The Role of Sexual Orientation in the Present -- The Role of Sexual Orientation: What's Next? -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Sexuality and Relationships of Transgender People -- Overview -- Introduction -- Potential Effects of Genderconfirming Treatment on Sexual Life -- Sexual Effects of Hormone Treatment -- Sexual Effects of Genderconfirming Surgery -- 1. Effects of Genderconfirming Treatment on Sexual Desire -- 2. Effects of Genderconfirming Treatment on Sexual Arousal -- 3. Effects of Genderconfirming Treatment on Orgasm -- 4. Sexual Pain and Genderconfirming Treatment -- Transgender People and Sexual Orientation -- Gender Identity versus Sexual Orientation -- Genderconfirming Treatment and 'Changes' in Sexual Orientation -- Transgender People and Intimate Partner Relationships -- Learning Points -- References -- Chapter 11 -- Fertility Options in Transgender People -- Overview -- Introduction -- The Effect of Hormone Treatment and Gender Confirming Surgery on Fertility -- Genital Reconstructive Surgery in Transgender Women -- Cross-Sex Hormone Treatment in Transgender Women -- Genital Reconstructive Surgery in Transgender Men -- Cross-Sex Hormone Treatment in Transgender Men -- Current Fertility Preservation Options for Transgender Men -- Embryo Cryopreservation -- Oocyte Cryopreservation -- Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation -- Current Fertility Preservation Options for Transgender Women -- Sperm Cryopreservation -- Surgical Sperm Extraction
Abstract:
Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation -- Future Fertility Prerservation Options for Transgender Patients -- Transgender Gestation -- Transgender Parenting and Children -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 12 -- Genderqueer and Non-Binary Genders -- Overview -- Introduction -- Population and Recognition -- Mental Health -- Clinical Work -- Physical Interventions -- Hormones -- Surgeries -- Reproductive Matters -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 13 -- Transgender and Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Overview -- Introduction -- Autism Spectrum Disorder -- ASD and Transgender Feelings -- Vignette - Susan -- How Often Do Feelings of Gender Dysphoria and ASD co-Occur? -- Co-Occurrence Rates of Feelings of Gender Dysphoria and ASD -- Why Are There Higher Numbers of People with ASD among Transgender People? -- The Extreme Male Brain Theory -- Other Hypotheses -- Vignette- Danny -- Diagnosis and Treatment -- Implications and Challenges for Assessing Suitability for Gender Affirmative Medical Intervention in People with ASD -- Assessment of Pre-Pubescent Children with Transgender Feelings and ASD -- Vignette - Jamie -- Assessment of Adolescents with Transgender Feelings and ASD -- Gender Affirmative Treatment in Adolescents with Transgender Feelings and ASD -- Assessment of Adults with Transgender Feelings and ASD -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 14 -- Mental Health Problems in the Transgender Population: What Is the Evidence? -- Overview -- Introduction -- Assessing the Available Literature Critically -- Cross Sectional Studies: How Common Are Mental Health Problems at One Specific Point in Time? -- Overview of the Studies -- Type of Study -- Population -- Measurements -- Controls -- Outcome Definition
Abstract:
Studies Investigating Mental Health or Psychiatric Disorders -- Studies Investigating Symptoms of Mental Health Problems or Psychiatric Disorders -- Studies Investigating Suicidality and Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) Behaviour -- Longitudinal Studies: The Effect of GCMI on Mental Health Problems -- Overview of the Studies -- Type of the Studies -- Population -- Measurements -- Method -- Outcome Definition -- Studies Investigating Mental Health Disorders, Symptoms and Behaviours at Follow-up -- Protective and Risk Factors of Mental Health Problems among Transgender People: How to Prepare Transgender People for a Positive Life Ahead, the Role of the Professional, Family (of Choice) and the Transgender Person -- Protective Factors -- Risk Factors -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 15 -- Access to Clinical Services and the Role of Primary Care -- Overview -- Introduction -- Brief History -- Diagnostic Issues -- Standards of Care and Best Clinical Practice -- Accessing Specialist Transgender Health Services -- The Role of Primary Care -- General Issues -- Treatment of Mental Health Issues -- Self-Prescribed Hormones -- Health Promotion -- Sexual Health and Fertility -- Screening in Primary Care for Transgender People -- Breast Cancer Screening -- Cervical Screening -- Ovarian and Uterine Screening -- Prostate Screening -- Cardiovascular Screening -- Bone Density -- Prolactin -- Polycythaemia -- Conclusion -- Learning Points -- Further Reading -- References -- Chapter 16 -- The WPATH Standards of Care -- Overview -- Introduction -- What Are Standards of Care and Why Are They Needed? -- Brief History and Evolution of the Standards of Care -- The First SOC -- Changes in Approach -- SOC 7 Process -- SOC 7 Chapter-by-Chapter Summary -- Purpose and Use -- Global Applicability
Abstract:
Difference between Gender Dysphoria and Gender Non Conforming
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