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Do All Transgender People Have Sex Change (or Sex Reassignment) Surgery?

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

Question: Do All Transgender People Have Sex Change (or Sex Reassignment) Surgery?
Answer: There are many facets to the trangender community. Transsexuals usually desire physical alteration of their bodies to bring them closer to the sex in which they identify, but not all transgender people desire sex reassignment surgery. Learn more about different transgender people.

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