Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing and questionnaires
Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing and questionnaires: Semmes-Weinstein test for the assessment of genital sensation Battery of questionnaires assessing sexual function, voiding function, quality of life and patient satisfaction
Study summary
For genital gender affirming surgery, it remains unclear to what extent genital sensitivity might be expected and what the impact of this might be on sexual functioning.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
110 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Voluntarily signed written informed consent according to the rules of Good Clinical Practice (Declaration of Helsinki) and national regulations
* Patient age ≥ 18 years
* Transgender male, female of gender non-conforming patient with diagnosed gender dysphoria and the specific wish to undergo genital gender affirming surgery
* Fit for operation, based on the surgeon's expert opinion
* Patient is able and willing to attend the follow-up consultations
Exclusion Criteria:
* Absence of signed written informed consent and thus a patient unwilling to participate.
* Patient age \< 18 years
* Cisgender patients
* Patients unfit for operation
* Patient declares that it will be impossible for him to attend the follow-up consultations
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in genital sensitivity pattern at 24 months — Baseline function test, followed by reassessment at 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 months of follow-up Mapping of pressure thresholds of Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments in pre-defined areas of the neo-genital area
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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