Mental Health, Gender Dysphoria, and Quality of Life in Trans Individuals Following Top Surgery: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
Keywords:
Chest reconstruction; gender affirmation; gender dysphoria; top surgery; transgender
Abstract:
Top surgery refers to various gender-affirming surgical procedures involving breast or chest tissue. Existing research suggests top surgery improves physical, psychological, and social well-being in transgender and gender-diverse individuals (herein "trans") who desire it. However, most studies have been retrospective, have not used validated outcome measures, and have excluded nonbinary individuals, limiting the robustness of the existing research.