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Survey of Perioperative Experience of Patients Who Have Undergone Gender Affirmation Surgery
Rochester, MN
To measure patient satisfaction scoring using a survey to assess perceptions of perioperative, anesthetic, and surgical care among patients with gender affirmation surgery.
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A Study to Assess Changes in Sensation Thresholds Before and After Genital Gender Confirmation Surgery
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to assess changes in sensation thresholds before and after genital gender confirmation surgery in relationship to sexual satisfaction.
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Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Care in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patient Population Perceptions and Experiences
Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to understand patient perceptions of barriers in receiving care pertaining to reproductive health and family planning for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients. Additionally, to examine patient attitudes towards fertility preservation and reproductive health topics following the initiation of gender affirming care, and to examine how experiences of gender affirmation and fertility preservation differ based on location, socioeconomic status, age, and type of gender-affirming intervention.
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A Study to Evaluate The Effect of Transgender Hormone Therapy on Adipose Tissue Biology and Distribution
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if cardiometabolic risk correlates with the estradiol (E) to testosterone (T) ratio or circulating concentrations, cross sex hormone duration or route, and to determine if changes in the E/T ratio are associated with changes in insulin sensitivity, body composition and adipose tissue fatty acid metabolism in transgender women.
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A Study to Evaluate Novel Nipple Reconstruction Technique Using Nipple Sharing of a Half-Split Nipple in Female-to-Male Transgender Chest-Wall Contouring
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to describe a new surgical technique for nipple reconstruction in female-to-male transgender chest wall reconstruction and demonstrate its safety, patient satisfaction, aesthetic evaluation and complications. Subsequently, correlate these findings to assess overall surgical and clinical outcomes.
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A Study to Analyze Gender Congruence After Gender Confirmation Surgery
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to assess the success and effectiveness of gender confirmation surgeries on eliminating gender incongruence and improving life satisfaction, and compare patient’s status with the preoperative results.