Are cisnormative surveys adequate to assess sexual well-being in trans men post–genital gender-affirming surgery?

Author:

Loria Matthew12ORCID,Van Dorn Chloe12,Bobrow Aidan23,Gautam Aishwarya1,Fraiman Elad12,McNamara Megan14,Gupta Shubham2,Mishra Kirtishri125

Affiliation:

1. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine , Cleveland, OH, 44106 United States

2. University Hospitals, Urology Institute, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States

3. Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, 45701,   United States

4. Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland, OH, Department of Internal Medicine,   United States

5. Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, 44109, Department of Urology,   United States

Abstract

Abstract Introduction For transmasculine spectrum individuals, there is a lack of validated surveys to assess sexual well-being (SWB) post–genital gender-affirming surgery. Currently, either providers are designing their own SWB surveys or surveys designed for cisgender men are being used. Objective This study investigated the applicability of SWB surveys validated for cisgender men to transmasculine spectrum individuals post–genital gender-affirming surgery (TMSX). Recognizing the paucity of validated tools for assessing SWB in transmasculine individuals post–genital gender-affirming surgery (TMSX), we evaluated current surveys for their inclusiveness and relevance to this population. Methods Our methodology involved analyzing surveys validated in English-speaking North American cisgender men. We conducted a systematic review, yielding 31 surveys, out of which 12 met our inclusion criteria. These were then assessed against the 10 domains of holistic SWB as identified by Özer et al. Each survey was scored based on its reflection of these domains, thus generating an SWB score. Additionally, we performed a thematic analysis to identify areas needing modification for better applicability to TMSX. Results Our findings indicate an average SWB score of 5.17 out of 10 across the surveys. The surveys predominantly addressed sexual function, with a marked underrepresentation of domains like quality of life, sexuality, and sexual pleasure. This underscores the tendency of these surveys to focus more on the biological mechanisms of sex, rather than on a nuanced biopsychosocial understanding. Thematic analysis revealed significant gaps, such as the irrelevance of questions about erections and ejaculations for TMSX, and the need for greater emphasis on psychosocial factors. Conclusion Given these gaps and the inadequacy of most cisnormative surveys, we recommend the creation of a novel, validated SWB survey specifically for TMSX. This should be developed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary panel and TMSX community advisory board, ensuring a tool that truly reflects the unique SWB needs of this population.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

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