Sexuality in transgender individuals encompasses all the issues of sexuality of other groups, including establishing a sexual identity, learning to deal with one's sexual needs, and finding a partner, but may be complicated by issues of gender dysphoria, side effects of surgery, physiological and emotional effects of hormone replacement therapy, psychological aspects of expressing sexuality after medical transition, or social aspects of expressing their gender. Historically, clinicians labelled trans people as heterosexual or homosexual relative to their sex assigned at birth. Foerster reported a year successful relationship between a woman and a trans man who transitioned in the late s. In the 20th century, trans men attracted to women struggled to demonstrate the existence and legitimacy of their identity. Although the literature indicates that most trans men identify as heterosexual, [11] [12] their attraction can vary.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (LGBTQ) Individuals
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Metrics details. The relationship between users and health services is considered essential to strengthen the quality of care. However, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender population suffer from prejudice and discrimination in access and use of these services. This study aimed to identify the difficulties associated with homosexuality in access and utilization of health services.
Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity or expression masculine, feminine, other is different from their sex male, female at birth. Gender identity and sexual orientation are different facets of identity. Transgender people may identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or none of the above.