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Global Reproductive Health Forum: Gender, Biology, and Technology Global Reproductive Health Forum: Gender, Biology, and Technology: Research on intersections of gender and technology. (Health and Wellness) http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/gender/info.html IFGE Books - Gender Dysphoria IFGE Books - Gender Dysphoria: Book, Gender Dysphoria: Interdisciplinary Approaches in Clinical Management. Edited by Walter O. Bockting and Eli Coleman, PhD. (Eds) (Health and Wellness) http://www.ifge.org/books/gender_dysphoria.htm Vaginoplasty Vaginoplasty: Vaginoplasty: Male to Female Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) Historical notes, descriptions, photos, references and links. by Lynn Conway (Health and Wellness) http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TS/SRSlink.html GenderWeb GenderWeb: "How to Find a Physician," a short article directed at transsexuals, by Dr. Sheila Kirk. Site also contains other reference information for trans people. (Health and Wellness) http://www.genderweb.org/medical/docs/gmed21.html Medibolics Medibolics: Info on testosterone dosage. (Health and Wellness) http://www.medibolics.com/freq2.htm TransgenderSoul TransgenderSoul: The creation of Denver psychologist Rachael St.Claire PsyD, providing resources for understanding, healing, and exploring the psychology of transgender issues. Information about Dr. St.Claire's professional psychological services is also available. (Health and Wellness) http://www.TransgenderSoul.com The Reed Centre for Genital Surgery The Reed Centre for Genital Surgery: Offers gender re-assignment surgery for MTF and FTM transsexuals. Clinic tour, description of procedures with base pricing, and doctors background and qualifications. Near Miami, Florida. (Health and Wellness) http://www.srsmiami.com/ SIECUS: Gender Identity SIECUS: Gender Identity: An annotated bibliography of gender studies and books specifically on transgenderism. (Health and Wellness) http://www.siecus.org/pubs/biblio/bibs0006.html Dr. Suporn Clinic Dr. Suporn Clinic: Information for prospective patients of Dr. Suporn Watanyusakul, craniofacial/reconstructive and plastic surgeon in Chonburi Province, Thailand. His specialisation includes facial feminisation surgery, rhytidectomy, breast augmentation, and sex reassignme (Health and Wellness) http://srs-thailand.com/ GIDreform.org GIDreform.org: Information resource for all who advocate reform of the psychiatric classification of gender diversity as a mental disorder. Documents, cited references, and advocates. (Health and Wellness) http://www.transgender.org/tg/gidr/index.html The Samui (Gender Reassignment) Clinic The Samui (Gender Reassignment) Clinic: The Samui Clinic Thailand. provides first class sex change surgery at affordable prices without fuss or hindrance in a calm and conducive atmosphere. (Health and Wellness) http://sexchangeasia.com Counseling the Transsexual Counseling the Transsexual: An article written to help avoid some of the pitfalls connected with counseling. (Health and Wellness) http://www.genderweb.org/medical/psych/devel.html Michael L. Brownstein, MD FACS Michael L. Brownstein, MD FACS: Plastic, reconstructive, and gender related surgeon in San Francisco CA. (Health and Wellness) http://www.brownsteinmd.com/ TransGenderCare Medical Feminizing Program TransGenderCare Medical Feminizing Program: Material presented on the male-to-female transsexual medical transition as conducted by the now-defunct Tampa Gender Identity Program. Includes specific hormone dosing information. (Health and Wellness) http://www.transgendercare.com/medical/resources/tmf_program/default.asp The Gender Identity Research & Education Society The Gender Identity Research & Education Society: Original research on gender identity and intersex issues. (Health and Wellness) http://members.aol.com/bernardgi/ Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals: Article by Henk Asscheman, MD and Louis J.G. Gooren, MD on hormone therapy in MTFs and FTMs. (Health and Wellness) http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Village/5046/hrt.htm Steve Toby, M.A. Steve Toby, M.A.: Steve Toby, California licensed marriage and Family therapist, and himself a post-op transsexual, offers counseling to all persons wishing to explore any type of gender issue. (Health and Wellness) http://jtoby.homestead.com Gender Dysphoria: A Guide for the Non-Transitioning Gender Dysphoria: A Guide for the Non-Transitioning: Guide for gender dysphoria suffers who have accepted the condition, but have chosen not to transition. (Health and Wellness) http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Chalet/4555/toc.html 519 Programmes 519 Programmes: The 519 is a community center in Toronto with excellent programs for the trans community they serve. Their materials include a safe-sex brochure directed at MTF sex workers, and a 101 for health care professionals. (Health and Wellness) http://www.the519.org/public_html/programs/trans/index.shtml Susan's Place: Transgender Resources Susan's Place: Transgender Resources: "Sex Reassignment Surgery: Historical, Bioethical, and Theoretical Issues" by Leslie M. Lothstein, Ph.D. (Health and Wellness) http://www.susans.org/reference/lothsrs.html The Erickson Educational Foundation The Erickson Educational Foundation: Biography of Reed Erickson, a female-to-male transsexual and founder of the EEF. The EEF funded research including the Harry Benjamin Foundation and early studies at Johns Hopkins. A history of the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (Health and Wellness) http://web.uvic.ca/~erick123/ YouthResource: Transgender Youth YouthResource: Transgender Youth: Site for transgender, transsexual and genderqueer young people. Articles about therapy, health and trans youth, and transitioning. Community message board. (Health and Wellness) http://www.youthresource.com/community/transtopia/index.cfm FTM Survey FTM Survey: Collecting data on FTM hormone and surgery experience. Anonymous data publicly available. (Health and Wellness) http://www21.brinkster.com/tmen/survey/index.html Toby R. Meltzer, MD, PC Toby R. Meltzer, MD, PC: GRS practice in Scottsdale, AZ. (Health and Wellness) http://www.tmeltzer.com/ Core Initiatives, LLC Core Initiatives, LLC: Provides information on-line, by phone and in person to individuals interested in therapy, education and resources related to human sexuality (Health and Wellness) http://www.yoursexdocs.com/ Anne Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D. Anne Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.: Private practice in clinical sexology and transgender medicine in Seattle, WA. (Health and Wellness) http://www.mindspring.com/~alawrence/ TRANSCARE2000: Transsexual Education and nursing care TRANSCARE2000: Transsexual Education and nursing care: Company provides nursing care after G.R.S and educational seminars. (All services provided by a Registered nurse.) Site contains study on postoperative transsexuals conducted in Maine from 1998 to 2001. (Health and Wellness) http://www.transcare2000.com Gary Alter MD Gary Alter MD: Surgeon performing GRS on both MTFs and FTMs. Offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and New York City. (Health and Wellness) http://www.altermd.com Chromosomes and Genetic Mapping Chromosomes and Genetic Mapping: Understanding how mapping affects the gender of a transsexual. (Health and Wellness) http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1994/chromosomes.html IJT: Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders IJT: Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders: Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association's Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders, Sixth version, as published in the International Journal of Transgenderism. (Health and Wellness) http://www.symposion.com/ijt/soc_2001/index.htm E. P. Walker E. P. Walker: Website of Mr. E.P. Walker, plastic surgeon in Christchurch, New Zealand with specialization in gender reassignment surgery. (Health and Wellness) http://www.plasticsurgery.co.nz/ Philadelphia Community Health Alternatives Philadelphia Community Health Alternatives: PCHA is the oldest AIDS service organization in Philadelphia. (Health and Wellness) http://www.pcha1.org/index.htm Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging: OutWord newsletter article, "Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging" (Health and Wellness) http://www.asaging.org/networks/lgain/outword-063.html Transgenderism Transgenderism: Describes transgenderism, sex, gender, and sexual orientation. By Nancy R. Nangeroni. (Health and Wellness) http://www.altsex.org/transgender/Nangeroni.html Testicular Cancer Resource Center's Hormone Replacement Links Testicular Cancer Resource Center's Hormone Replacement Links: Links to medical articles on testosterone. (Health and Wellness) http://tcrc.acor.org/tclinks6.html OBGYN.net Conference Coverage "Transgender/PCOS" OBGYN.net Conference Coverage "Transgender/PCOS": OBGYN.net Conference Coverage of "Transgender/PCOS" an interview conducted by Paula Puffer, with Walter Futterweit, MD. From the International PCOSupport Conference and the Women's Symposium on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - San Diego, CA - May (Health and Wellness) http://www.obgyn.net/avtranscripts/pcossandiego_futterweit2.htm Intelligence Engineering: Zen and the Art of Post-operative Maintenance Intelligence Engineering: Zen and the Art of Post-operative Maintenance: Advice on post-vaginoplasty care with many helpful illustrations for dilation. (Health and Wellness) http://www.intelleng.com/zen.html King County Transgender Health King County Transgender Health: Short articles on definitions of terms, physical and mental health issues (Health and Wellness) http://www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt/transgender.htm PFLAG: Medical Abuse of GLBT Youth PFLAG: Medical Abuse of GLBT Youth: "Medical Abuse of GLBT Youth," a handout and talk by Nancy Sharp, Co-chair of the PFLAG Transgender Special Outreach Network. (Health and Wellness) http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/gid.htm Tom Waddell Health Center Tom Waddell Health Center: Transgender clinic in San Francisco, CA. Contains a detailed description of the intake process and the gender clinic's protocol. (Health and Wellness) http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/chn/HlthCtrs/transgender.htm Transsexual Road Map Transsexual Road Map: General content on decisions male-to-female transsexuals make in the process of medically and socially transitioning. (Health and Wellness) http://www.tsroadmap.com/index.html The Beaumont Trust The Beaumont Trust: Charitable educational resource for medical, voluntary and lay people to increase their knowlededge on the subjects of Transsexualism and Transvestism. (Health and Wellness) http://hometown.aol.com/bmonttrust/ Green Mountain Gender Clinic Green Mountain Gender Clinic: Surgical and psychological services in Burlington, VT. (Health and Wellness) http://hometown.aol.com/grnmtclin/ Trans-Health Trans-Health: Quarterly health and fitness e-zine for transgendered and transsexual people. Features, columns, and message boards. (Health and Wellness) http://www.trans-health.com/ FORGE: Transgender Aging Network (TAN) FORGE: Transgender Aging Network (TAN): Transgender Aging Network (TAN) promotes research on the needs of transgender elders, and provides fee-based training and consultation services. (Health and Wellness) http://forge-forward.org/TAN/index.htm Virginia Erhardt Ph D Virginia Erhardt Ph D: Licensed clinical psychologist and gender specialist in Atlanta, GA. (Health and Wellness) http://www.virginiaerhardt.com/ Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex Change (But Were Afraid to Ask) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex Change (But Were Afraid to Ask): Online book about the male-to-female transition includes chapters on human sexuality, hormones and surgery, voice feminization, personal experiences of post-operative trans women, work and other legal issues. Includes a substantive resource on the transse (Health and Wellness) http://heartcorps.com/journeys/everything.htm genderXchange genderXchange: James Bellringer, Consultant Urologist based at the Charing Cross Hospital Gender Identity Clinic in London. The leading Male to Female Gender Reassignment Surgeon in Britain. (Health and Wellness) http://genderxchange.co.uk/ Aaron H. Devor, Ph.D Aaron H. Devor, Ph.D: CV of sociology professor researching FTMs in society, author of _FTM_. (Health and Wellness) http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/ Transsexual Women's Resources Transsexual Women's Resources: Anne Lawrence, a clinical sexologist, posts papers she has presented at gender conferences on transsexuals. Her work centers on post-operative quality of life. The website also has extensive information on SRS procedures MTFs undergo. (Health and Wellness) http://www.annelawrence.com/twr/ The New Sex Change The New Sex Change: Surgeons by country performing gender reassignment surgery on male-to-female and female-to-male transsexuals. (Health and Wellness) http://myria.home.mindspring.com/Indigo/index.html GLMA GLMA: Referral service for gay, lesbian, and trans-friendly physicians. (Health and Wellness) http://services.glma.org/referrals/ Transsexual Women's Resources: The SRS in Portland Survey Transsexual Women's Resources: The SRS in Portland Survey: The SRS in Portland Survey: A Preliminary Report by Anne A. Lawrence, M.D, Ph.D. on postoperative satisfaction among male-to-female transsexual women. (Health and Wellness) http://www.annelawrence.com/portlandsurvey.html