{"id":34292,"date":"2023-02-24T12:49:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T05:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=34292"},"modified":"2023-02-26T13:02:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-26T06:02:51","slug":"what-does-it-mean-to-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/gender-identity\/what-does-it-mean-to-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender Identity Insights: What Does It Mean To Transition?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transgender, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming people may undergo a process called transitioning to live in alignment with their gender identity.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transitioning can include a variety of social, legal, physical, and\/or medical changes.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender-affirming care may include hormone therapy or different kinds of gender affirmation surgery.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research shows that trans people who transition tend to report lower rates of gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not all gender-nonconforming people or transgender people transition.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>There are many barriers to transitioning, including social stigma, discrimination, and insurance challenges.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning looks different for each gender-diverse person. There are many social, legal, physical, and medical steps a person can take to live in alignment with their gender. Learning about the transition process can help you to prepare for transition or for supporting a loved one through their own process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Understanding Transitioning<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/issues\/resources\/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender transition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d refers to the steps a person takes to live in their gender identity. These changes might include changing one\u2019s name or appearance, seeking gender-affirming medical care, or making legal changes. Transitioning is linked to improved mental health and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people prefer to refer to this process as \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/genderspectrum.org\/articles\/language-of-gender\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pursuing congruence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or \u201cpursuing congruence measures.\u201d This is because a person\u2019s gender isn\u2019t changing; instead, they are undergoing changes to how their appearance, body, behavior, social standing, or legal status aligns with their gender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>What Is Gender Identity?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/what-is-gender-identity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gender identity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your personal sense of having a gender that is masculine, feminine, neither, or both. Your gender identity doesn\u2019t always align with the sex you were assigned at birth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Do All Trans People Transition?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/transgender-vs-transsexual\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transgender<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming people transition. Some don\u2019t transition at all. There is no right or wrong way to be transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people don\u2019t want to undergo the transition process. Others may not have access to the gender-affirming care, financial resources, or social support needed to transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mental and Physical Health Considerations for Transitioning<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many new phases in life, transitioning can bring about both anxiety and relief. Some people compare transitioning to going through puberty for a second time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People undergoing transition may notice changes in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental and emotional health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual, emotional, or romantic attraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Gender Dysphoria and Gender Euphoria<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone whose gender identity doesn\u2019t align with their assigned sex may experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/understanding-gender-dysphoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gender dysphoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This severe discomfort and distress associated with gender incongruence is linked to the structural and social discrimination transgender people experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone undergoing transition may begin to experience gender euphoria. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9255216\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describe gender euphoria as \u201ca joyful feeling of rightness\u201d in relation to the body, mind, and social life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transition process may be marked with periods of both gender dysphoria and gender euphoria. Fortunately, gender-affirming care can reduce gender dysphoria. As a person feels more comfortable with and confident in expressing their gender, they are less likely to experience gender dysphoria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Improved Mental Health and Well-Being<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-diverse people are at greater risk for experiencing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S014067361600684X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People who experience gender dysphoria are also likely to report:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disordered eating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance use disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has consistently linked transition to improved mental health and well-being for transgender and gender-diverse youth and adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, research clearly demonstrates the benefits of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social transition. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article-abstract\/137\/3\/e20153223\/81409\/Mental-Health-of-Transgender-Children-Who-Are?redirectedFrom=fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that socially transitioned transgender children have lower rates of depression and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hair removal. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair removal is not just cosmetic for transfeminine adults. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/09546634.2019.1687823\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have found that hair removal is associated with decreased distress and increased well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender-affirming hormone therapy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hormone therapy is linked to improved psychological functioning and quality of life, improved body satisfaction, reduced gender dysphoria, and reduced suicidal ideation. For example, one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fendo.2021.717766\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated that gender-affirming hormone therapy improved emotional well-being and social functioning within six months of treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender-affirming surgery. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamasurgery\/article-abstract\/2779429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustranssurvey.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Transgender Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest that gender-affirming surgeries have a number of positive health benefits. People who have undergone gender-affirming surgeries report lower rates of psychological distress and suicidal ideation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multi-disciplinary gender-affirming care. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2789423\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> links accessing puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormone therapy within a multi-disciplinary gender-affirming care setting to lower odds of depression and suicidality in transgender and nonbinary youth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Potential Health Risks<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all medications and medical procedures, gender-affirming medical care can carry risks. The severity of risk depends on the care received and a person\u2019s individual risk factors. However, severe risks and complications from gender-affirming care are rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender-affirming hormone therapy may cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes to cholesterol or blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight change<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender-affirming surgery may cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects from anesthesia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes to sexual sensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty emptying the bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Social Implications and Challenges of Transitioning<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2.jpeg-66_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34293\" title=\"Lesbian couple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2.jpeg-66_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Lesbian couple\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2.jpeg-66_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2.jpeg-66_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transition process can bring up additional stress and anxiety. For example, someone may experience distress over how their family, friends, or other social circles accept their transition. They may also experience distress related to discrimination, healthcare access, and their legal rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Social Support<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7558185\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that access to social support is a key concern for many people undergoing transition. Having robust social support can help people as they navigate the complex process of transition. This includes support from family, friends, romantic partners, or colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of social supports that can be helpful throughout the transition process include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance from loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loved ones who work to understand the transition process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connections with other people who are undergoing or who have undergone transition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supportive work environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supportive school environment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research suggests that the mental health benefits of transitioning may be dampened by severe social challenges. For example, limited social support is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to negative mental and behavioral health outcomes, such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance use in people undergoing transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1054139X21002834?dgcid=coauthor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have found that transgender youth who undergo early social transition often experience improved mental health outcomes. However, youth who experience harassment within unaccepting school environments have worse mental health outcomes over the long term. Feeling safe and supported throughout the transition process is critical to improving long-term mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Sexual Orientation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People undergoing transition may experience changes to their sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction to others. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for people who transition to report changes to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/sexual-orientation-change-after-transition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual orientation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during or after transition. This may be due to physical and hormonal changes or because someone feels more at home in their body during transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people who undergo transition report being attracted to more than one gender. Similar to the transition process, exploring your sexual orientation can be simultaneously liberating and overwhelming. This makes social support and affirmation an essential resource for transgender and gender-diverse people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Transition Process<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/issues\/resources\/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transition process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can involve any steps that bring you closer to living in congruence with your gender. This may include affirming your gender internally, socially, legally, or physically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have access to all types of transitioning, but this isn\u2019t the case for everyone. Even if someone has access to social support and gender-affirming care, they may not wish to undergo all types of transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no right or wrong way to transition; the transition process looks different for each person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Social Transition<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social transitioning may include living in alignment with your gender with your close social circle or with everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The social transition process may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclosing your gender identity to friends and family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using pronouns aligned with your gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a name that aligns with your gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing or grooming in ways that feel right for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using mannerisms or speaking in a way that feels right to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Legal Transition<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal transition involves any steps a person takes to update their gender in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/documents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official records or government documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal transition may include making changes to your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State identification or driver\u2019s license<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social security number or records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigration or naturalization documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laws and regulations related to gender markers are different in each state. This process can be time intensive and costly, depending on your location and the records you need to update.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Physical Transition<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical transition can involve a variety of steps to align your body with your gender identity. This can be accomplished through medical or non-medical means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of physical transition without medical intervention include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chest binding. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Binding involves using binders or sports bras to flatten the chest and make breasts less noticeable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padding. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padding involves using materials to make the chest, hips, or buttocks look fuller.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Packing. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing refers to the use of a packer, prosthetic penis, or socks to create a bulge in the groin area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tucking.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tucking refers to hiding the genitals so they aren\u2019t visible when wearing tight clothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people use these methods on special occasions, and others use them regularly. This is typically low cost and can be done at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Medical Transition<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical transition through medical intervention is also known as medical transition. This process is typically more time intensive and has longer-lasting effects on the body and appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people think of hormone therapy and surgical procedures when they think of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/gender-affirmation-nonsurgical-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gender-affirming healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, there are other types of gender-affirming healthcare available, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fertility preservation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes any sperm or egg retrieval and storage procedures prior to hormonal or surgical intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Hair removal. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser hair removal procedures help to reduce the growth and appearance of facial hair and body hair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Puberty blockers. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, adolescents may be given puberty blockers to prevent puberty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Speech therapy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Speech therapy can help you to align your voice and tone with your gender.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Therapy or counseling. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/gender-transition-counseling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not have an affect on your physical appearance, but it\u2019s an essential component of gender-affirming care. Ideally, you would have the opportunity to work with a therapist who has experience supporting clients through the transition process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gender-affirming hormone therapy involves the use of medication and hormones to trigger physical changes that better align your body with your gender. You will likely notice changes to your muscle mass and body composition, sweat and odor patterns, and your voice. This can also have a significant effect on your sex drive and your mood.\u00a0<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main categories of gender-affirming hormone therapy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Masculinizing hormone therapy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This therapy involves taking testosterone to make the body more masculine. This often causes changes to your hairline, facial and body hair growth, clitoral growth, and cessation of the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feminizing hormone therapy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This therapy involves taking estrogen and medication to block the action of testosterone in the body. This often leads to breast development, reduced testicular size, and a reduction in sperm and semen production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/gender-affirmation-surgeries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender-affirming surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers a variety of surgical procedures that help to align your body with your gender. Some people refer to this as \u201csex reassignment surgery.\u201d The cost and risks vary by procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of gender-affirming surgery include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facial reconstructive surgery.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes any surgical procedure to make your facial features more feminine or masculine. Examples include reshaping the nose, brow bone, forehead, jaw, chin, or Adam\u2019s apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cTop\u201d surgery.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes any surgical procedure to augment the chest. Examples include removal of breast tissue, contouring of the chest, or breast implantation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cBottom\u201d surgery. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes any surgery to reconstruct the genitals. Examples include removal of the testicles, creation of a scrotum, formation of a penis, and formation of a vaginal canal and vulva.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hysterectomy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may also undergo a partial or a complete hysterectomy. This involves the removal of the uterus and the ovaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Barriers to Transitioning<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3.jpeg-62_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34294\" title=\"&quot;Protect Trans Lives!&quot; sign\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3.jpeg-62_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Protect Trans Lives!&quot; sign\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3.jpeg-62_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3.jpeg-62_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning looks different for each person. There are many barriers and challenges to completing transition. 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This makes it even more challenging to address the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/special-procedures\/ie-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity\/struggle-trans-and-gender-diverse-persons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harassment and discrimination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transgender people experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While seeking healthcare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within family and friend groups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Access to Care<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2789423\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consistently shows that early access to gender-affirming care is life-saving, while late or limited access to gender-affirming care is linked to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fsgd0000239\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poorer mental health outcomes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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There are many organizations and institutions that work to support the transgender community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the National Center for Transgender Equality produces <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/self-help-guides\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-help guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for navigating healthcare coverage and legal challenges. They also offer guidance to others who want to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/issues\/resources\/supporting-the-transgender-people-in-your-life-a-guide-to-being-a-good-ally\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good allies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the transgender community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trevor Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides extensive information, resources, and peer support to LGBTQ+ youth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For immediate peer support, you can also contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/translifeline.org\/hotline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans Lifeline\u2019s hotline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 877-565-8860.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Moving Forward with Awareness<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At eDrugstore, we work to ensure everyone has access to the information and treatments they need to have happier and healthier relationships. 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