Kallmann's syndrome and transsexualism

Arch Sex Behav. 2001 Feb;30(1):75-81. doi: 10.1023/a:1026420824200.

Abstract

Until the present, in the world literature only one patient with Kallmann's syndrome has been reported who became transsexual. This patient was seen almost 50 years ago. In this report, a second case is presented to encourage studies of the sexual and gender identity development in these patients. This patient's rare endocrine disorder and secondary emotional problems have led to negative consequences because appropriate treatment of her transsexualism became impossible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kallmann Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Kallmann Syndrome* / psychology
  • Kallmann Syndrome* / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotherapy
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Transsexualism* / psychology
  • Transsexualism* / therapy