Rather than giving heterotypical sex steroids, the author recommends hormonal delay of the onset of puberty until an age when a responsible decision can be made. The sample consisted of 27 people who had been born as female and had male gender identities. A questionnaire was designed to explore subject demographics and surgical decision-making. Respondents rated contact with other FTMs and information from within the FTM community as the most important sources influencing their decision. Lack of money and inadequate medical technology were the most frequent obstacles to implementing their choice.
Results illustrate the growing influence of community and peer support services.