Distinctive Features of Female-to-Male Transsexualism and Prevalence of Gender Identity Disorder in Japan

The sex ratio among Japanese transsexuals is different than among Caucasians. PCOS and insulin resistance are common findings in FTM transsexual patients at initial presentation. Baba T, Endo T, Ikeda K, Shimizu A, Honnma H, Ikeda H, Masumori N, Ohmura T, Kiya T, Fujimoto T, Koizumi M, and Saito T. Distinctive features of female-to-male transsexualism and prevalence of gender identity disorder in Japan.