Sex reassignment surgery
Gender-affirming surgery for male-to-female transgender women or transfeminine non-binary people describes a variety of surgical procedures that alter the body to provide physical traits more comfortable and affirming to an individual's gender identity and overall functioning.
Often used to refer to vaginoplasty , sex reassignment surgery can also more broadly refer to other gender-affirming procedures an individual may have, such as permanent reduction or removal of body or facial hair through laser hair removal or electrolysis , facial feminization surgery , tracheal shave , vulvoplasty , orchiectomy , voice surgery , or breast augmentation .[ 1] Sex reassignment surgery is usually preceded by beginning feminizing hormone therapy . Some surgeries can reduce the need for hormone therapy.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Gender-affirming surgeries for transgender women have taken place since the 16th century, though they became more notable in the 20th century.[ 5] Most patients report greater quality of life and sexual health outcomes postoperatively.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
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