Feminine figures: body image and physical characteristics in trans women after puberty suppression and subsequent estradiol therapy
Trans women using PS prior to GAHT are overall satisfied with their bodies and have average self-esteem. More feminine anthropometric measurements correspond to higher body satisfaction. Moreover, early start with PS is associated with higher satisfaction with voice, a characteristic strongly influenced by pubertal testosterone exposure.
Authors
- Chantal M Wiepjes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8280-0065)
- A S Paul van Trotsenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9677-7441)
- Sabine E Hannema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8996-0993)
- Lidewij Sophia Boogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0952-9168)
- A. de Vries (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6161-4116)
- Martin den Heijer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3620-5617)
- Emily McDonnell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4927-2303)
Institutions
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Hartwig Medical Foundation (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Sexual Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdaf206
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.32