Transsexual healthcare

Will my transition go more quickly with castration?

Will my transition go more quickly with castration?

Question asked by john powell (54 years old heterosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 21, 2009 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexual healthcare, Transition

Dear John, Thank you for your question, I am certain it is one that has been asked by many trans folk. First I would like to address the issue of hormones. Hormone protocols are undertaken by doctors in accordance with agreed upon clinical guidelines such as the WPATH guidelines (World Professional ... Read more.
Transsexual and Transgendered Individuals, Sex Work, and HIV – Part 1

Transsexual and Transgendered Individuals, Sex Work, and HIV – Part 1

Article published on March 25, 2008 in AlterHéros by Amy Cunningham

Sorted in Dossiers, Transsexual healthcare, AIDS/HIV, Transsexuality

This article is the first of two, written by Amy Cunningham. Amy is doing an internship with AlterHeros for her HIV/AIDS class. Don’t miss the conclusion! Gender-based discrimination seems to have existed as long as human beings have been designating male and female identities to certain individuals, based on physical characteristics. Additionally, as new definitions [...]

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I want breast implants, is this vain or necessary ?

I want breast implants, is this vain or necessary ?

Question asked by claudia hillman (42 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on February 18, 2006 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexual healthcare, Transition

Hi Claudia ! Your situation is comprehensible, because breasts are one of the important elements of a feminine body. And if it is important for women in general, it maybe even more important for transsexual women. But, it is important to understand that there is a gap between getting a breast ... Read more.
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