Transsexualism
'Transitioning medically made me a lot happier about myself'
Ruth was bornwith a male body, but knew from the age of 16 that she wanted to be a woman. She describes her hormone treatment and surgery, and how she feels now.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016
Introduction
Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there is a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.
Symptoms
There are no physical symptoms of gender dysphoria, but people with the condition may experience and display a range of feelings and behaviours.
Treatment
Treatment for gender dysphoria aims to help people with the condition live the way they want to, in their preferred gender identity.
Policy guidelines
There are a number of laws and guidelines that protect transsexual people and outline how they should be treated by medical professionals.
'I just knew I was different, that my body didn't fit'
In this video, Jay describes his transition from female to male and how he feels now.
'Transitioning medically made me a lot happier about myself'
Ruth was born in a male body, but knew from the age of 16 that she wanted to be a woman. She describes her hormone treatment and surgery, and how she feels
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