Gender confirmation surgery
Gender Confirmation Surgery (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛndər kənˈfɜːməʃən ˈsɜːrdʒəri/), also known as Sex Reassignment Surgery or Gender Reassignment Surgery, is a medical procedure that involves altering the physical aspects of a person to match their Gender Identity.
Etymology
The term "Gender Confirmation Surgery" is a more recent term that emphasizes the patient's desired gender, rather than the sex they were assigned at birth. The term "Sex Reassignment Surgery" is older and is sometimes seen as outdated or offensive.
Procedure
Gender Confirmation Surgery can involve various procedures, depending on the individual's needs and desires. For Transgender Women, this may include Breast Augmentation, Vaginoplasty, and Facial Feminization Surgery. For Transgender Men, this may include Mastectomy, Phalloplasty, or Metoidioplasty.
Related Terms
- Gender Dysphoria: A psychological condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because their gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy: A treatment often used in conjunction with Gender Confirmation Surgery, which involves taking hormones to develop physical characteristics that align with a person's gender identity.
- Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
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