A recent study published in the International Journal of Transgender Health demonstrates that gender-affirming care significantly enhances the quality of life of transgender men. By surveying 166 trans men, researchers found that improved gender congruence correlates with higher body satisfaction and overall well-being. The study highlights the necessity of considering broader quality of life factors beyond mental health, indicating that gender-affirming therapies such as hormone replacement and surgical treatments enhance physiological and psychological dimensions of life for trans individuals.
Gender-affirming care significantly enhances the quality of life for transgender men, improving body satisfaction and overall well-being by ensuring greater gender congruence.
The study demonstrates that gender congruence is crucial for enhancing trans men’s quality of life, directly linking improved body satisfaction to gender-affirming care interventions.
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