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.

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