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Long-term results were compared with data acquired preoperatively and at short-term follow-up, as well as with the age-matched control group of 7 cisgender males and 7 cisgender females. The speech samples of transfeminine individuals and cisgender controls were judged by 64 cisgender listeners. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;\/b&gt; After an average of 18.63 months, a persistent, significant increase in fundamental frequency, speaking fundamental frequency, and lower limit of the frequency range of spoken voice was observed, with the values being comparable to cisgender female controls. Despite a significant long-term improvement in the emotional domain of the Voice Handicap Index, the remaining voice-related QoL scores deteriorated compared to the short-term evaluation. The gender of transfeminine individuals was significantly more often incorrectly attributed compared to cisgender controls. The percentage of voice ratings as a female was not correlated with the acoustic measures, self-assessed vocal femininity, and satisfaction with WG results. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conclusions:&lt;\/b&gt; Despite the long-term durability of acoustic changes after WG, the gradual reduction of the initially improved voice-related QoL suggests the need for multidisciplinary management. 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