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At 20yo, i've suffered gender dysphoria my entire life. what steps do i need to take to get a hysterectomy for my dysphoria regarding menstruation?
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Gender mismatch: Medications can stop periods. To have a hysterectomy you need to see a psychiatrist. The goal is to deal with the distress that comes with those feelings, and prepare for the future. Talking with a psychiatrist is part of any treatment for gender dysphoria. People who choose to change their physical appearance to be in line with how they feel need a psychiatrist to help with such decisions.
Answered 4/24/2016
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WPATH SOC 7: Read the Standards of Care (7th Ed) published by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health which you can find here at www.wpath.org Surgeons following the SOC require 2 letters from trans*-competent mental health professionals documenting your dysphoria & suitability for the surgery.
Answered 7/15/2016
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