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Original Articles

Effects of Testosterone Treatment and Chest Reconstruction Surgery on Mental Health and Sexuality in Female-To-Male Transgender People

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Pages 113-128 | Received 06 Jan 2013, Accepted 05 Aug 2013, Published online: 24 Apr 2014

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