The Pros And Cons Of Early Hormonal Therapy

result if puberty-blocking treatments and opposite sex hormones are given early. The cons of early hormonal therapy include the change of the individual’s sexual experience both in fantasy and behavior and the restriction of sexual appetite and functionality, which prevents the individual from having appropriate socio- and sexual experiences that they can evaluate in the framework of the diagnostic-therapeutic process. Eventually, it becomes impossible to discover the sexual preference structure and ultimate gender identity developing under the influence of native sex hormones. There are no limitations presented in this research article. However, the appropriate treatment for children with GID is strengthening the patient’s feeling of belonging
to the gender of birth without placing a negative value on his/her atypical gender-role behavior. The parent or caregiver must always be involved with treatment as well.