The Praeger handbook of transsexuality : changing gender to match mindset / Rachel Ann Heath

Rachel Ann Heath

"In this book, Rachel Ann Heath introduces the transsexual mindset, explaining how identity discord develops and what the most recent research shows about potential biological causes. She details the history of transsexuality, the psychological, social, and family issues transsexuals face, and the associated legal and human rights issues. Diagrams depicting the major elements in Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS) are included, as are explanations of the physiological and psychological effects of hormone therapy and associated procedures for transsexuals, their outcomes, and potential complications."