Genital self-mutilation by radio-frequency in a male-to-female transsexual
Darren B Russell A B E , Gillian McGovern C and Fintan B Harte DA School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
B Current address: The Doll’s House Sexual Health Centre, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
C Carlton Clinic, 88 Rathdowne St, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
D Albert Road Centre for Health, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia.
E Corresponding author. Email: Darren_Russell@health.qld.gov.au
Sexual Health 2(3) 203-204 https://doi.org/10.1071/SH05002
Submitted: 14 January 2005 Accepted: 20 May 2005 Published: 20 September 2005
Abstract
We report the case of a male-to-female transgender individual who inflicted radio-frequency injuries to her testicles in an attempt to damage them. Important consideration should be given by medical practitioners when they are faced with an individual who believes he or she is transgender. A sympathetic approach should be taken and a referral made to a clinician or service experienced in dealing with transgender patients.
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