Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association’s


THE STANDARDS OF CARE
FOR
GENDER IDENTITY DISORDERS:

(sixth version - February 2001)


Table of Contents:


I. Introductory Concepts

II. Epidemiological Considerations

III. Diagnostic Nomenclature

IV. The Mental Health Professional

V. Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents

VI. Psychotherapy with Adults

VII. Requirements for Hormone Therapy for Adults

VIII. Effects of Hormone Therapy in Adults

IX. The Real-Life Experience

X. Surgery

XI. Breast Surgery

XII. Genital Surgery

XIII. Post-Transition Follow-up

 

 

 


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