Understanding the health issues affecting transgender women
Mak Nyah often receives hormone treatment and has surgeries to change the way their bodies look to be more feminine. It is believed that these therapies will lessen the discomfort related to their gender identification. This chapter explores the complex challenges encountered by transgender women, i...
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my.iium.irep.1148752024-10-07T07:55:14Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/114875/ Understanding the health issues affecting transgender women Mohd Razib, Mohd Zhafri R Medicine (General) RA Public aspects of medicine Mak Nyah often receives hormone treatment and has surgeries to change the way their bodies look to be more feminine. It is believed that these therapies will lessen the discomfort related to their gender identification. This chapter explores the complex challenges encountered by transgender women, including the potential adverse effects of hormonal treatments, psychosocial issues, and the difficulties in ensuring equitable healthcare services for this community. Centre for Islamisation 2024-10-01 Book Chapter PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/114875/7/114875_Understanding%20the%20health.pdf Mohd Razib, Mohd Zhafri (2024) Understanding the health issues affecting transgender women. In: Gender dysphoria medical: Islamic revealed knowledge and human sciences perspectives. Centre for Islamisation, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 44-52. https://www.iium.edu.my/my/centre/centris |
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Mak Nyah often receives hormone treatment and has surgeries to change the way their bodies look to be more feminine. It is believed that these therapies will lessen the discomfort related to their gender identification. This chapter explores the complex challenges encountered by transgender women, including the potential adverse effects of hormonal treatments, psychosocial issues, and the difficulties in ensuring equitable healthcare services for this community. |
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