Transvestism and Gender Identity Disorder in Adults

 
• Introduction  
• Transvestism
  • Definition      
  • Sources of Information on Transvestism      
  • Phenomenology      
  • Clinical Presentation      
  • Comorbid Conditions      
  • Treatment      
  • Treatment for Spouses of Transvestites      
  • Summary

   

• Gender Identity Disorder of Adulthood
       

  • Clinical Presentation      
  • Differential Diagnosis      
  • Assessment      
  • Comorbid Axis I and II Diagnoses      
  • General Treatment Considerations      
  • Psychiatric Treatments      
  • Hormonal Treatments      
  • Ancillary Treatments      
  • Females With Gender Identity Disorder      
  • Surgical Treatments: Sex Reassignment Surgery      
  • Treatment of Incarcerated Patients      
  • Bioethical Issues in Treatment Decisions for Gender Identity Disorder

   

• Conclusions
   

• References

 

Transvestism and Gender Identity Disorder in Adults: Introduction

The author acknowledges the significant contributions of Leah C. Schaefer, Ed.D., and Connie Christine Wheeler, Ph.D., who wrote the sections on psychoeducation and psychotherapy of gender identity disorder.