Gender Dysphoria: Diagnosis and Treatment
Gender dysphoria is a condition in which an individual experiences a marked incongruence between their biological sex assigned at birth and their gender identity. In many cases, this leads to persistent psychological distress and can significantly affect daily functioning and overall well-being.
Timely, sensitive, and professional medical care plays a crucial role in supporting patients on their path toward living in accordance with their gender identity, restoring psycho-emotional balance, and improving quality of life.
Comprehensive Approach and Interdisciplinary Team
We offer personalized care programs for individuals with gender dysphoria. Treatment is provided by an interdisciplinary team including urologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, and plastic surgeons.
The diagnostic process includes:
- Detailed medical history and physical examination to assess overall health and plan therapy
- Psychological evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and define therapeutic goals
- Endocrinological assessment to design an individualized hormone therapy regimen
Treatment Options
Hormone Therapy (Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy)
The goal of hormone therapy is to align physical characteristics with the individual’s gender identity.
- Feminizing hormone therapy – administration of estrogens
- Masculinizing hormone therapy – testosterone-based therapy
Gender-Affirming Surgery
Surgical treatment is performed step by step and may include:
- Chest surgery – mastectomy or breast augmentation
- Genital surgery – vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty
- Additional procedures – facial feminization surgery, vocal cord surgery, and others
Psychological Support
- Individual psychological support throughout all stages of gender transition
- Assistance in coping with social and emotional challenges
- Counseling on social adaptation and integration
Postoperative Monitoring and Follow-Up Care
- Regular follow-up examinations to assess treatment outcomes and detect potential complications at an early stage
- Lifestyle counseling and prevention strategies to support adaptation to physical and hormonal changes
- Long-term psychosocial support throughout all phases of gender transition
Appointment and Contact
📞 Phone: +49 761 270 21310
📧 E-mail: info-international@uniklinik-freiburg.de
🌐 Online request