Gender Affirming Voice Care: A Literature Review

Abstract

masculinization and feminization. masculinization poorly due to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in adequate masculinization. voice therapy and options. Voice feminization been better voice therapy and voice surgery are both options, voice therapy is often pursued first due to a low risk profile. Nonetheless, voice surgery techniques Wendler glottoplasty (WG) and its variations are effective and safe. in the of gender dysphoria. HRT is often inadequate for voice masculinization. Further research in voice therapy and surgery options is needed. In voice feminization, voice therapy and voice surgery, particularly WG, have been effective in improving not only vocal pitch but also quality of life. Clinical significance: Transgender individuals constitute a significant proportion of the population and frequently suffer from gender dysphoria. Gender affirming voice care is an essential component of treating gender dysphoria.