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Transition

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Definition:
The process of transitioning from one's birth gender to another. Undertaken by people considering sex reassignment surgery. During most transitions, reassignment candidates undergo hormone therapy, a name change, voice therapy, psychological therapy and other therapies and lessons that will aid them in living as another gender. Most doctors that perform sex reassignment surgery require that patients live in transition for at least a year.

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