ArticleInternational journal of transgender health2026
Vocal-Gender Incongruence, wellbeing, and safety: The medical necessity of gender-affirming vocal training.
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- The Clinical and Surgical Landscape of Gender Affirming Vocal Care: A Scoping Review.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Voice is a gender signifier, and incongruence between a person's gender identity and others' perception of their gender based on their voice can trigger dysphoria in transgender/gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Vocal-gender incongruence (VGI) can also signal one's TGD identity, which may be unsafe given the prevalence of discrimination and victimization experienced by TGD persons. Methods: To understand the impact of VGI on wellness and safety, a cross-sectional electronic survey was developed. The Quality-of-Life Scale (QOLS), a modified version of the Transgender Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (TSEQ), and questions assessing experiences of violence, discrimination and misgendering were included. Differences in safety and wellness measures between participants with and without VGI were assessed using t-tests and chi-squared tests. Linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between VGI and safety, quality of life, and experiences of discrimination or misgendering. Results: Of 187 TGD participants, 127 (68%) reported VGI. Participants with VGI had significantly lower scores on the QOLS (70 vs 76; Conclusion: VGI is associated with lower quality of life and experiences of discrimination and verbal harassment for TGD individuals. Therefore, healthcare that alleviates VGI, including gender-affirming vocal training, is medically necessary.
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