Type 4 Thyroplasty Can Improve the Speaking Fundamental Frequency and Quality of Life of Patients with MTF/GID

Male to female gender identity disorder (MTF/GID) is a rare condition. Such patients tend complain that their speaking fundamental frequency (SFF) does not fit because it too low. Type 4 thyroplasty (TP4) conversely increases the pitch of SFF as tension vocal fold tightened causing become high-pitched. While life-threatening for with MTF/GID, can cause substantial worry and stress. TP4 therefore improve quality life MTF/GID.