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Revista argentina de endocrinología y metabolismo
On-line version ISSN 1851-3034
Abstract
MENTABERRY, V FERNÁNDEZ et al. Herramientas de abordaje ante la consulta de diversidad sexual en la infancia y adolescencia. Rev. argent. endocrinol. metab. [online]. 2020, vol.57, n.4, pp.31-40. ISSN 1851-3034.
Gender identity is defined as gender self- perception, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth. Those children whose gender identity is different to the biological sex, are called “gender nonconforming,” “gender diverse, or “transgender “. There is growing evidence that with supportive, increasing visibility and social acceptance of gender diversity, their social integration and quality of life can be significantly improved. The objective of this article is to provide definitions and practical guidelines for the endocrinological treatment of children and adolescents with gender disconformity. It arises in response to a growing demand in recent years. A bibliographic review was carried out, based on the analysis of national and international guides and publications, evaluating inter and multidisciplinary follow up and applicability among us. There is a legal framework in Argentina, supported by the law 26.743, about “Gender identity”, and an internationally one, expressed in the Yogyakarta Principles. In case of persistence or intensification of gender disconformity, with early support and treatment, harms could be meliorated and the possible associated comorbidities can be significantly improved. Anthropometric, physical and metabolic changes should be known and managed by multidisciplinary teams in reference centers
Keywords : Gender nonconforming; Sexual diversity; Transgender; Hormonization; Childhood; Adolescence.