What does it mean to say someone is transitioning?

Freebase. Transitioning. Transitioning is the process of changing one’s gender presentation permanently to accord with one’s internal sense of one’s gender – the idea of what it means to be a man or a woman, or in-between.

What are the first steps to transitioning?

In general the first step is to explore your gender identity. This can include any combination of internal self-reflection, connecting with community and support groups, or working with a therapist who has expertise in gender identity issues. This process could take anywhere from months to years.

What is the best age for transitioning?

age 16
The Endocrine Society recommends that kids start taking these hormones around age 16, but doctors will start them as early as 13 or 14. Most people who start these hormones stay on them for life, and doctors don’t know much about how they affect people over the long term.

How much does it cost to start transitioning?

Sexual reassignment surgery (SRS, or GRS for ‘gender’) for trans women and trans femme people costs upwards of around $30,000, which many will find a daunting check to write, but the benefits will completely outweigh the costs. Other surgeries such as top surgery will cost between $9000 to $10,000.

How do you know if someone is transitioning?

Changes in blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate. Body temperature ups and downs that may leave their skin cool, warm, moist, or pale. Congested breathing from the buildup in the back of their throat. Confusion or seem to be in a daze.

How long does it take to transition?

One of the most common parts of transitioning is coming out for the first time. Transitioning is a process that can take anywhere between several months and several years.

Can you be too old to transition?

Transitioning is possible no matter a person’s age. While there are certain considerations that a doctor may take into account before recommending certain transitioning procedures, there is currently no age limit on when a person can socially and medically transition.