A trans woman is a woman who was assigned male at birth. This means that they were born with male genitalia and were raised as a boy, but they identify as a woman. Trans women may experience gender dysphoria, which is distress caused by the discrepancy between their gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender dysphoria can be treated with gender-affirming care, which may include hormone therapy, surgery, and social transition.
Some common terms used to refer to trans women include:
⦁ Transgender woman
⦁ Trans woman
⦁ MTF (male-to-female)
⦁ Transfeminine

It is important to note that not all trans women choose to use the same terms to describe themselves. Some trans women may prefer to use the term “woman” without any qualifiers, while others may prefer to use more specific terms like “trans woman” or “MTF.” The best way to know what term a trans woman prefers is to ask them directly.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
⦁ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
⦁ Trans Lifeline: https://www.translifeline.org/
⦁ World Professional Association for Transgender Health: https://www.wpath.org/

A trans woman refers to an individual who was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman. Transgender women are individuals whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. They may experience gender dysphoria, which is a distressing disconnect between their internal sense of gender identity and their assigned sex.

Trans women often undergo a process of gender transition, which may involve social, medical, and/or surgical steps to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. This can include using feminine pronouns and adopting a female name, dressing and presenting in a way that is consistent with their gender identity, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to promote feminization, voice training to achieve a more feminine voice, and potentially gender-affirming surgeries such as breast augmentation or gender confirmation surgery (also known as sex reassignment surgery or gender reassignment surgery) to modify their genitalia.

It’s important to respect and affirm the gender identity of trans women, using their preferred name and pronouns. Transgender individuals, including trans women, deserve support, understanding, and equal rights, just like anyone else. It’s important to promote inclusivity, respect, and acceptance for all gender identities.