Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy May Pose Specific Challenges in Gender-Diverse Patients: A Review of 3 Patients

Disorders of gut-brain interaction are common and often characterized by chronic symptom courses. While gut-directed hypnotherapy is effective for refractory disorders of gut-brain interaction, the required internal awareness and vulnerability may be challenging. Driven by our own clinical experienc...

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Published inACG case reports journal Vol. 11; no. 5; p. e01355
Main Authors Tawde, Prianca, Walters, Oakland C, Salwen-Deremer, Jessica K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wolters Kluwer 01.05.2024
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Case Report
Functional GI Disorders
hypnosis
transgender health
psychogastroenterology
irritable bowel syndrome
gender diversity
disorders of gut-brain interaction
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Summary:Disorders of gut-brain interaction are common and often characterized by chronic symptom courses. While gut-directed hypnotherapy is effective for refractory disorders of gut-brain interaction, the required internal awareness and vulnerability may be challenging. Driven by our own clinical experiences, we conducted qualitative interviews with patients who identified as transgender or gender diverse and who had discontinued gut-directed hypnotherapy. Four main themes were generated from these interviews related to distress resulting from body awareness, difficulty with vulnerability, the importance of gender-affirming supports, and external barriers. Providers are encouraged to consider gender diversity, and more broadly body image, in discussion of hypnosis treatment.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000001355