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Male transsexualism in mainland China

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Though there have been many studies about transsexualism in the West, as well as other parts of the world, nothing has been reported for mainland China. This is mainly because communication about any sexual phenomenon in China is heavily censored. However, the first author of this paper had either written or personal contact with seven transsexuals in China. This study summarizes general information available on the seven, reports in detail on two cases where there was considerable correspondence, and summarizes the one case of transsexual surgery known to have taken place in China in recent years. Since these cases have not been publicized in China, it is hoped that one result of publication of this information will be to open up a dialogue on the subject with the Chinese.

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  1. Beijing Medical University, Beijing, China

    Fang-fu Ruan M.D.

  2. School of Nursing, State University of New York, Buffalo, USA

    Fang-fu Ruan M.D.

  3. Faculty of Natural and Social Sciences, State University of New York, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, 14222, Buffalo, New York, USA

    Vern L. Bullough Ph.D.

  4. Texas Technical University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

    Yung-mei Tsai Ph.D.

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Ruan, Ff., Bullough, V.L. & Tsai, Ym. Male transsexualism in mainland China. Arch Sex Behav 18, 517–522 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01541677

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