Evaluating Sexual Functioning in Trans Men During the Gender Affirmation Process: A Mixed Methods Study

Both sexual experiences and the process of gender transition initiated to reduce gender dysphoria carry cultural characteristics. Gender categories, societal expectations for each gender, and attitudes toward sexual minorities in a given society can shape the lived experiences of trans individuals. Therefore, research on individuals with gender dysphoria in different cultural contexts is of great importance. To our knowledge, no study in Türkiye has examined sexual functioning in trans individuals undergoing gender transition. For this reason, our study aimed to investigate how sexual functioning is affected by the gender transition process in trans men with gender dysphoria, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

NCT Number	NCT07131267
Lead Sponsor	Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Conditions	Sexual Functioning, Transgender Men, Gender Affirmation Surgery
Enrollment	52 participants
Start Date	2025-08-05
Primary Completion	2026-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-20