Gender-affirming (transgender) voice therapy and surgery

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Doctors, surgeons and other healthcare professionals trained in gender-affirming voice therapy and surgery are working to improve care for people living with gender dysphoria.

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Gender-affirming (transgender) voice therapy and surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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March 23, 2024
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  2. Shefcik G, et al. Voice-related experiences of nonbinary individuals (VENI) development and content validity. Journal of Voice. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.037.
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  8. Health Education & Content Services. Gender-affirming voice therapy. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
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