transsexualism
Cross-sex identity condition
Transsexualism is the condition of identifying as a gender different from one's sex assigned at birth, typically accompanied by a desire to transition through hormones, surgery, or both.
The term was standard in medical contexts through the late 20th century but has largely been replaced by broader terms like transgender or gender dysphoria.
She was diagnosed with transsexualism before beginning hormone therapy.
Profound psychological discomfort
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- coming-outPublic declaration of identity
anxiety · depression · resilience · distress · alienation · coping · assessment · well-being
Genital reconstructive surgery
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
testosterone · SRS · surgery · diagnosis · treatment · gonadectomy · electrolysis · blockers
Pleading for a cause
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- acceptanceConsent to receive
community · pride · representation · awareness · equality · inclusion · marginalization · transphobia
Quality of being genuine
- self-recognitionPerceiving oneself as distinct
- passingMoving by or temporary
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
transman · transwoman · MTF · FTM · pre-op · post-op · non-op · affirmation
dysphoria
Profound psychological discomfort
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
coming-out · anxiety · depression · resilience · distress · alienation · coping · assessment · well-being · stigma
vaginoplasty
Genital reconstructive surgery
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
estrogen · testosterone · SRS · surgery · diagnosis · treatment · gonadectomy · electrolysis · blockers · HRT
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
acceptance · community · pride · representation · awareness · equality · inclusion · marginalization · transphobia · documentation
authenticity
Quality of being genuine
- self-recognitionPerceiving oneself as distinct
- passingMoving by or temporary
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
expression · transman · transwoman · MTF · FTM · pre-op · post-op · non-op · affirmation · self-determination
- medicalizationADHD diagnosis, homosexuality, shyness, sadness, menopause
transsexualismgender conformity
Matching expected sex-based behaviors