Sav Zwickl, Laura Burchill, Alex Fang Qi Wong, Shalem Y Leemaqz, Teddy Cook, Lachlan M Angus, Kalen Eshin, Charlotte V Elder, Sonia R Grover, Jeffrey D Zajac, Ada S Cheung
Purpose: This descriptive study aimed to assess the characteristics of pelvic pain and explore predictive factors for pelvic pain in transgender (trans) individuals using testosterone therapy. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was open between August 28, 2020, and December 31, 2020, to trans people presumed female at birth, using testosterone for gender affirmation, living in Australia, and >16 years of age. The survey explored characteristics of pelvic pain following initiation of testosterone therapy, type and length of testosterone therapy, menstruation history, and relevant sexual, gynecological, and mental health experiences...
January 4, 2023: LGBT Health