Publications by authors named "Jose Miguel Rodriguez Molina"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine the prevalence, incidence, and sex ratio of transsexualism in Madrid, analyzing data from 1,171 patients over an 8-year period.
- - The findings revealed a prevalence rate of 22.1 cases per 100,000 residents, with a higher rate among male-to-female (31.2) compared to female-to-male (12.9), leading to a sex ratio of approximately 2.2:1.
- - The higher prevalence in Madrid compared to other European countries may be attributed to easy access to gender identity services and a supportive social and legal environment.
Background: For subjects with gender dysphoria, body image is an important aspect of their condition. These people sometimes exhibit a strong desire to change their primary and secondary sexual characteristics. In addition, idealization of beauty has grown in importance and it may increase body dissatisfaction.
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- The study investigates the high prevalence of hyperandrogenism (HA) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among female-to-male transsexuals (FMT) prior to starting cross-sex hormone therapy.
- Results show that nearly half of the participants had HA, with over a third diagnosed with PCOS, while more than a third exhibited signs of metabolic syndrome, which increases cardiovascular risks.
- The findings indicate a concerning association between HA, PCOS, and early signs of metabolic syndrome, highlighting potential long-term health implications for FMT individuals.