Understanding Transsexuality: A Comprehensive Guide

By Günter K. Stalla and Matthias Auer, this book provides an in-depth exploration of transsexuality, a condition where an individual’s physical appearance contradicts their emotional and psychological identity.

The Legal Framework

The 1980 Transsexual Law created a legal framework that acknowledges the unique situation of transsexual individuals. However, there is still a significant need for increased acceptance and understanding in society.

A Comprehensive Resource

The first edition of this therapy guide quickly sold out, and this revised edition provides a thorough update of the entire content. It covers historical and epidemiological aspects of transsexuality, offering insights into the development of normal and disturbed gender identity, nosology, symptoms, and the course of transsexual gender identity disorders.

Jurisdictional and Financial Aspects

Important legal aspects are also thoroughly addressed, including the obligation of health insurance companies to cover costs. This comprehensive guide also explores psychotherapy and couple therapy, as well as the current state of hormone therapy and surgical alignment, including voice modifications and dermatological measures.

This specialized knowledge can benefit not only specialists in the field but also general practitioners, as well as individuals directly or indirectly affected by transsexuality.

Publication Details

Publisher: Uni-Med Verlag Ag
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3837414795
ISBN-13: 978-3837414790
Edition: 2nd edition (February 1, 2015)