Surgical experiences in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development: A qualitative examination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical intervention in youth with differences of sex development (DSD) is a controversial topic. Historically, evidence suggests that genital surgery in DSD is associated with mixed patient satisfaction. However, less is known about surgical outcomes under therapeutic advancements in the past several decades.

Objective

The purpose of the current study is to provide an updated and empirical qualitative examination of the surgical experiences and responses to care of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with DSD in order to fill this gap in the literature and inform patient care.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 37 AYA (ages 12-26) with DSD. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically.

Results

Three major themes were

SUBMITTER: Flewelling KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9232896 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature