Post-surgical outcomes in transgender women: a prospective analysis of sexual function and health-related quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To prospectively evaluate patient and clinician reported outcomes of sexual function and health-related quality of life (QOL) of transgender women preoperatively (t0), 6 months (t1), and 12 months (t2) after gender-affirming surgery (GAS) with penile inversion vaginoplasty.

Methods

Transgender women undergoing two-stage GAS at our tertiary care center were included (04/2019-01/2023). Patients received a composed questionnaire including a validated questionnaire (SF-12). Clinical outcomes and adverse events were evaluated. A regression analysis was performed to identify possible risk factors for a deterioration in sexual function and QOL.

Results

Fifty-three patients with an average age of 40.27 ± 14.43 years were included. Complications were mostly minor (Clav

SUBMITTER: Wenk MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405499 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature