Gender-affirming surgery
Surgical procedures that help transgender individuals transition to their self-identified gender
Overview[edit | edit source]
Gender-affirming surgery refers to a variety of surgical procedures that transgender individuals may undergo to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. These surgeries are a critical component of gender transition for many transgender people, helping to alleviate gender dysphoria and improve overall quality of life.
Types of Gender-affirming Surgery[edit | edit source]
Gender-affirming surgeries can be broadly categorized into top surgeries, bottom surgeries, and other procedures that modify secondary sexual characteristics.
Top Surgery[edit | edit source]
Top surgery involves altering the chest to reflect the individual's gender identity. For transgender men, this often involves a double mastectomy, which is the removal of breast tissue to create a more masculine chest contour. For transgender women, top surgery may involve breast augmentation to create a more feminine appearance.
Bottom Surgery[edit | edit source]
Bottom surgery refers to procedures that alter the genitalia. For transgender women, this may include vaginoplasty, which constructs a vagina, and orchiectomy, the removal of the testes. For transgender men, bottom surgery may involve phalloplasty or metoidioplasty, which construct a penis, and may also include hysterectomy and oophorectomy, the removal of the uterus and ovaries, respectively.
Other Procedures[edit | edit source]
In addition to top and bottom surgeries, gender-affirming surgery can include procedures such as facial feminization surgery for transgender women, which alters facial features to appear more traditionally feminine, and tracheal shave to reduce the prominence of the Adam's apple.
Considerations and Outcomes[edit | edit source]
Gender-affirming surgeries are highly individualized, and the decision to undergo surgery is personal and varies from person to person. These surgeries can have profound positive effects on mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with gender dysphoria. However, they also carry risks and require careful consideration and consultation with healthcare professionals.
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