GENDER TRANSITION

Gender transition describes a set of medical treatments, social practices and legal rights that help persons with gender dysphoria reduce social tension and psychological stress caused by the incongruence between the gender assigned at birth (biological sex) and the gender with which they identify. It is important that transgender people receive the necessary care and attention - both medically and legally - and that they know their rights and understand the medical care available to them. According to population-based studies, about 0.5% (or 1 in 200) of people identify as transgender or non-binary (not belonging to either of the traditional binary male-female gender types), though these numbers may not be exact and are subject to ongoing evaluation. Of all transgender people, many choose not to seek any type of gender-affirming treatment. The decision of which (if any) gender-transition related care is sought is highly personal, and in making it risks and benefits of the different  procedures should be considered. Available options generally follow the standards of care set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health  (https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc).