Libyan Journal of Medicine (Jan 2009)

Gender Re-assignment at 17; Medical, Ethical, Religious and Cultural Dilemma!

  • Ojo EO,
  • Audu BM,
  • Bakari AA,
  • Kwaghe GV,
  • Bukar M,
  • Ngilari U

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 4
p. 090428

Abstract

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To The Editor: Gender re-assignment after attainment of puberty is a challenging exercise. The problem is further compounded in places with limited diagnostic and counseling facilities. We report on a teenager who was raised as a boy until he started to have regular menstruation. The difficulties encountered in the management of this case are highlighted.

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