Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital LGBTQ Plus Center in Cheonho provides a range of medical procedures and therapies tailored to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing respect and diversity for healthier society.

Mental Health Psychiatry

• Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Specialized care and counseling tailored to address mental health issues specific to LGBTQ+ individuals. The aim is to provide a safe and understanding environment for psychological support.

Hormone Therapy

• Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Management and administration of hormone therapy to support individuals transitioning to their identified gender. This includes monitoring the physiological changes and adjusting the treatment as needed.
• Fertility Preservation: Options are provided for preserving fertility prior to starting hormone therapy to ensure individuals have choices regarding family planning in the future.

Plastic Surgery

• Top Surgery: Chest reconstructive procedures to create a masculine or feminine appearance as part of gender-affirming surgery. This is crucial for aligning one’s physical appearance with their gender identity.
• Breast Augmentation for Trans Women: Surgical breast enlargement for trans women to enhance body congruency. This procedure contributes to physical transitioning as desired by the patient.
• Facial Feminization Surgery: Cosmetic procedures designed to modify facial features to appear more traditionally feminine. This can include a variety of surgeries like brow lifts or jaw contouring.

Gonadectomy (Gonadal Surgery)

• Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus for trans men or other individuals seeking this part of their gender-affirming journey. The procedure helps align the body with the individual's gender identity by removing organs associated with female reproductive anatomy.
• Orchiectomy: Removal of testes as part of transition-related gender confirmation surgery, typically for trans women. It assists in reducing testosterone levels naturally and may precede or accompany other transition surgeries.

Otolaryngology (ENT services)

• Voice Feminization Surgery: Surgical alteration of vocal cords to achieve a higher pitch and a more traditionally feminine voice. This can be an important aspect of gender transition for many trans women.
• Voice Training: Therapeutic sessions designed to help individuals alter their voice to align better with their gender identity. Services are offered for both feminization and masculinization of the voice.

Gender Confirmation Surgery

• Gender Confirmation Surgery for Trans Women: Surgical procedures including creation of neovagina and other related alterations. This is a significant step in aligning their physical presence with gender identity.
• Gender Confirmation Surgery for Trans Men: Surgeries like phalloplasty or metoidioplasty to construct male genitalia. This helps in achieving body congruence with gender identity.

Infectious Diseases

• HIV Treatment and Prevention: Comprehensive care and counseling for individuals living with HIV, including medication management and prevention strategies. Emphasis is on reducing transmission and maintaining quality of life.
• STI Testing and Treatment: Services include testing, treatment, and education on sexually transmitted infections. The focus is on prevention and holistic care to support sexual health.

These services are designed to provide inclusive, patient-centered care supporting the specific health and well-being needs of the LGBTQ+ community.