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Gender-affirming Surgery

Gender-affirming surgery, often referred to as gender confirmation or gender reassignment surgery, involves medical procedures that help align an individual's physical body with their gender identity. This can include surgeries such as breast augmentation, facial feminization, or genital reconstruction. These surgeries are part of a broader approach to support transgender and non-binary individuals, enhancing their physical appearance and improving their mental well-being. It is an important step for many in their transition, helping to alleviate gender dysphoria and contribute to a sense of authenticity and comfort in one’s own body.

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    Gender-affirming surgery refers to medical procedures that help align a person's physical body with their gender identity. This may involve surgeries such as chest or breast augmentation, facial surgeries, and genital surgeries. These procedures are often sought by transgender individuals to relieve gender dysphoria—a feeling of discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between one’s gender identity and assigned sex at birth. The goal is to improve the quality of life and mental well-being by helping individuals feel more comfortable and authentic in their bodies.