Male-to-female (MTF) transgender individuals are individuals who were assigned male at birth but identify and live as female. They experience gender dysphoria, which is a disconnect between their assigned sex at birth and their gender identity. MTF transgender individuals may undergo a gender transition to align their physical appearance and social role with their gender identity.
The gender transition process for MTF individuals can involve various steps, including social transition (living as their identified gender), hormone therapy (to promote feminization), and possibly gender-affirming surgeries. These surgeries may include vaginoplasty to create a neovagina, breast augmentation, and facial feminization surgery to achieve more feminine features.
It’s essential to understand that gender identity is a deeply personal aspect of an individual’s identity, and MTF transgender individuals should be respected and supported in their journey of self-discovery and self-expression.
Respect for preferred names, pronouns, and understanding the experiences of transgender individuals can help create a more inclusive and accepting society.