Gender-Affirming Surgery
- Gloss
- any of several surgical procedures that a transgender or nonbinary (see NONBINARY sense c) person may choose to undergo in order to obtain physical characteristics that align with their gender identity :
- Usage
- Hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery are crucial parts of transition for many trans adults. Alleviating gender dysphoria and aligning gender expression with identity through these treatments can lower stress, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and significantly lessen suicidal ideation.
- Reference
- merriam-webster.com
Sanskrit equivalent
लिङ्गानुकूलशल्यचिकित्सा
- Synonyms
- लिङ्गशालक्यम्
- Context
- Health More in Health & Medicine →