Why is gender transition difficult for transgender people?

For many transgender people, recognizing who they are and deciding to start gender transition can take a lot of reflection. Transgender people risk social stigma, discrimination, and harassment when they tell other people who they really are.

What is the transgender delusion?

The Transgender Delusion. A transgender person is a “person who identifies with or expresses a gender identity that differs from the one which corresponds to the person’s sex at birth.” (Merriam-Webster).

What is the sexual orientation of a transgender person?

Sexual orientation has to do with whom you’re attracted to. Like non-transgender people, transgender people can have any sexual orientation. For example, a transgender man (someone who lives as a man today) may be primarily attracted to other men (and identify as a gay man),…

What is the difference between being transgender and being intersex?

People sometimes confuse being transgender and being intersex. Intersex people have reproductive anatomy or genes that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female, which is often discovered at birth. Being transgender, meanwhile, has to do with your internal knowledge of your gender identity.

Is it possible to be both transgender and intersex?

While it’s possible to be both transgender and intersex, most transgender people aren’t intersex, and most intersex people aren’t transgender.

Do all transgender people have gender dysphoria?

Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria.

How old do people have to be to realize they’re transgender?

People can realize that they’re transgender at any age. Some people can trace their awareness back to their earlier memories – they just knew. Others may need more time to realize that they are transgender.

Is regret rare in transgender people?

You will hear the media say, “Regret is rare.” But they are not reading my inbox, which is full of messages from transgender individuals who want the life and body back that was taken from them by cross-sex hormones, surgery and living under a new identity.

What documents do I need to change if I am transgender?

Transgender people may need to change a number of documents in order to live according to their gender identity, such as their: 1 Driver’s license 2 Social Security card 3 Passport 4 Bank accounts and records 5 Credit cards 6 Paychecks and other job-related documents 7 Leases 8 Medical records 9 Birth certificate 10 Academic records More