Gender reassignment, sex change, sex reassignment surgery, or sex realignment surgery, regardless of what name is used, this process is lengthy and has many variables. For the sake of this paper, and most commonly, I will refer to the above mentioned as Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS). In essence, this is a procedure that permanently alters and reassigns ones born gender from male-to-female, or female-to-male. This might sound simple, however there are many things to consider when one is deciding if GRS is best. In addition to the surgical procedures, one must also consider the emotional, social, and financial aspects of gender reassignment.
When we are born we are given a gender based on our anatomy. Some people never identify with that …show more content…
Vaginoplasty is the procedure that creates the formation of a vagina and clitoris by using penile tissue or a colon graph. The clitoris is created by the head of the penis (glans penis), while the scrotum, testes removed, is used to create the labia. The penile skin can be used by being inverted to create a vagina. A vagina can also be created by using a colon graph. The tissue from the colon graph is self-lubricating, which can be bothersome as lubrication is always present. Postoperatively, a vaginal dilator must be used to maintain size and depth. Once fully recovered, and completely healed, transwomen can engage in penetrative sex with sensation and various levels.
Post operatively patients must continue with follow-up appointments with their physician as directed. Even with gender reassignment, there are some physical exams that must still be performed, such as prostate exams for …show more content…
Use of bathrooms based on gender identity is jurisdiction based. Some allow, while others have no allowance for grievance should someone be denied the use of a facility based on gender identification. Some businesses and medical offices have installed unisex bathrooms in an attempt to help minimize conflict and stress for transgender individuals. People who have undergone gender reassignment surgery will also have to have the gender listed on legal documents changed to reflect their new gender. Some governments require physician signatures for applicants who gender presentation or identity has changed. That being said, on June 10, 2010 the U.S. Department issued a policy stating that surgery is not a necessary prerequisite to changing the gender marker for the issuance of a U.S. Passport. This could be great news for transgender individuals who want to be identified as by their gender identity without gender
When we are born we are given a gender based on our anatomy. Some people never identify with that …show more content…
Vaginoplasty is the procedure that creates the formation of a vagina and clitoris by using penile tissue or a colon graph. The clitoris is created by the head of the penis (glans penis), while the scrotum, testes removed, is used to create the labia. The penile skin can be used by being inverted to create a vagina. A vagina can also be created by using a colon graph. The tissue from the colon graph is self-lubricating, which can be bothersome as lubrication is always present. Postoperatively, a vaginal dilator must be used to maintain size and depth. Once fully recovered, and completely healed, transwomen can engage in penetrative sex with sensation and various levels.
Post operatively patients must continue with follow-up appointments with their physician as directed. Even with gender reassignment, there are some physical exams that must still be performed, such as prostate exams for …show more content…
Use of bathrooms based on gender identity is jurisdiction based. Some allow, while others have no allowance for grievance should someone be denied the use of a facility based on gender identification. Some businesses and medical offices have installed unisex bathrooms in an attempt to help minimize conflict and stress for transgender individuals. People who have undergone gender reassignment surgery will also have to have the gender listed on legal documents changed to reflect their new gender. Some governments require physician signatures for applicants who gender presentation or identity has changed. That being said, on June 10, 2010 the U.S. Department issued a policy stating that surgery is not a necessary prerequisite to changing the gender marker for the issuance of a U.S. Passport. This could be great news for transgender individuals who want to be identified as by their gender identity without gender