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If so, then it is two different situations. Transsexualism and schizophrenia are two different issues, but it is possible for a person to have both.

The transsexual person has a life-long conviction that they were born with the wrong body. They seek transition and surgery to treat it, and such treatment relieves them of their distress. Schizophrenia is an acquired mental health condition that rarely occurs before adulthood, which means a person has a hard time perceiving reality as it is and may have delusions and paranoia.

In one case history of comorbidity of transsexualism and schizophrenia, a patient had a rather normal life until their late teens or so, and they even went onto have some medical training. While they expressed the desire to get sex-reassignment, they also exhibited delusions, hallucinations, paranoid thoughts, etc. The doctors ignored the transsexualism and assumed the gender dysphoria was just another symptom of his main illness. After being ignored on the transsexualism, this person took matters into their own hands and performed surgery on themselves in the basement of their mother's house. This person was discovered unconscious and bleeding and was taken to the hospital. There a surgeon thought this person was intersexed and help with hormones and surgery. As long as they stayed on their medicine, the schizophrenic characteristics could be controlled. She had days where she was inserting objects into her vagina where she claimed to be trying to "reach [her] uterus," and more lucid days where she claimed she was only trying to stretch her vagina to keep it from closing, and that she might be able to get pregnant if they ever figured out how to transplant a uterus inside her. So the female identity was stable and remained as her mental health varied.

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How would you write an informative outline on transsexuals?

I. Introduction Definition of transsexuals Importance of understanding transsexualism II. Background Brief history of transsexualism Statistics on transsexual population III. Causes of Transsexualism Biological factors Psychological factors Societal influences IV. Transitioning Process Medical procedures (hormone therapy, surgery) Social transition (changing name, pronouns, etc.) Legal aspects (changing documents) V. Challenges Faced by Transsexuals Discrimination and stigma Access to healthcare Mental health issues VI. Support for Transsexuals Support groups and organizations Resources for transsexual individuals Importance of allyship VII. Conclusion Recap of key points Call to action for acceptance and understanding of transsexual individuals.


What is the percentage of pre-operative transsexuals?

It is estimated that around 1 in 11,500 to 1 in 30,000 assigned males at birth and 1 in 30,000 to 200,000 assigned females at birth pursue bottom surgery as part of their gender transition. These numbers may vary based on different factors such as access to healthcare, societal acceptance, and personal preferences.


How do transsexuals change?

Transsexual individuals may undergo a process called gender transition, which can involve medical interventions such as hormone therapy and surgery to align their physical characteristics with their identified gender. It is important to note that not all transsexual individuals choose to undergo these procedures, and they may also undertake social and legal steps to affirm their gender identity.


Are schizophrenics geniuses, or is there a correlation between schizophrenia and exceptional intellectual abilities?

There is no direct correlation between schizophrenia and exceptional intellectual abilities. While some individuals with schizophrenia may exhibit high levels of creativity or intelligence, this is not a universal trait among those with the disorder. Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that can impact cognitive functioning in various ways, and it is important to approach the topic with sensitivity and understanding.


Do transsexuals have any libido?

Transsexuals have very low libido if they are on testosterone reducers. Also, if they are genuinely a transsexual person, their reasons for transition have nothing to do with fetishes or wanting sex. Usually, if you have a high libido and are in a relationship with one, it will drive you insane to the point where you either cheat or leave. Male-born, non-op transgender persons, on the other hand, will likely have a rather high libido, and may have the sex drive of typical men. While some do take hormones, they will either push through any impairment that causes, or they will take only low dosages. Others won't take female hormones at all out of fear of losing their male level of sex drive and function.