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What are the steps to getting a sex change?
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Very first step: The very first step prior to proceeding with sex change treatment is intense psycho emotional counseling. Once the surgical procedure has been performed it's very difficult to reverse or even impossible.
Answered 12/26/2012
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Trans-competent Docs: It's great you're seeking education, guidance & support. Start w/ a mental health professional who specializes in transgender care & belongs to WPATH. They can help you determine how to live your life as your authentic self. They can also refer you to any medical specialist you may wish to see. (Search provider directory at wpath.org for trans*-competent mental health clinician in your area.)
Answered 4/1/2016
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