Voice Therapy for Patients with Male to Female / Gender Identity Disorder

In female-to-male/gender identity disorder (FTM/GID) patients, no voice therapy (VT) is required, as the administration of male hormones will naturally cause to become low-pitched. However, in male-to-female (MTF)/GID female does not high-pitched. Since 2014, we have performed type 4 thyroplasty (TP4) and preoperative postoperative VT for MTF/GID patients. this study, examined outcomes VT. The speaking fundamental frequency increased, while functional physical points on Voice Handicap Index (VHI) decreased slightly, emotional VHI significantly decreased. Postoperative complaints included difficulty speaking, passing female, a different subjective image their eventual voice. importance was reconfirmed. it also important these patients learn how speak, dress, wear make-up.