Gender dysphoria - 'Transitioning medically made me a lot happier about myself'
- Introduction
- Symptoms of gender dysphoria
- Causes of gender dysphoria
- Diagnosing gender dysphoria
- Treating gender dysphoria
- Policies and guidelines for people with gender dysphoria
- 'I just knew I was different, that my body didn't fit'
- '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 now.
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