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Not necessarily, but it depends on the exact person. A lot of what is called transgender can arguably be considered a choice. So in that case, the person should get therapy to see what is making them choose something that might not be in their own best interest. But if they feel the need to continue, then a therapist is still good to help the person to adjust and deal with all the stress that they world will give them.
While everyone doesn't necessarily buy the theory, there are supposedly people who don't fit in at either end of the gender binary or who consider themselves as gender non-binary. In some ways, there isn't much transition to do. They likely are not distressed by their genitalia and likely won't get surgery there. But if they want to keep some "male energy" about them for instance, I suppose they might opt for breast surgery to get breasts without taking hormones.
Now, those born with transsexualism (often confused with transgender folks) tend to need transition, as there is no way to be accepted on the other end of the gender spectrum without doing so. If everything you say or do is taken as if a person of the other gender said it or did it, then obviously they could find more acceptance by transitioning. Those born with transsexualism should also see a therapist, since that's the only way they can get the clearance letters, and it may help them with issues such as self-acceptance, social pressures, sexual harassment, etc.
What else can I help you with?
Do transgender people use hormones?
Most transgender people who undergo transition use hormones.
Which direction of transition, from male to female or from female to male, is more commonly observed in the transgender community?
Transition from male to female is more commonly observed in the transgender community.
Who is tallest transgender?
It is impossible to know, because there are so many of them. Hi, I'm Sarah and I am a transgender woman in transition and I am 6'5" tall.
Is transgender cosmetic?
In a sense, yes. :) the transition is. Just being transgendered in general has nothing to do with cosmetics, but a person's transition and surgery are very cosmetic.
What if you are transgender but do not plan on transitioning?
This is a very broad question. You do not need to transition or get gender reassignment surgery just because you are transgender. Many transgender persons never go through either process. Often a gender-knowledgeable therapist can help you decide what is right for you. There are as many reasons to not transition as there are to transition. The heart of the whole matter is "What do you need to live your life to the fullest and accept yourself as you accept others?" No one can tell you this, it's something you have to know from inside; just like knowing you are transgendered, no one else can tell you, it has to come from within.
What is LGBTQ?
people who feel attracted to the same gender romantically, and people who change their body's gender, I say their body's gender because you need to understand the people who transition are basically trapped in the wrong body until they transition.
Do taxpayers pay for transition of transgender in military?
Yes, U.S. taxpayers fund some medical expenses related to the transition of transgender service members in the military. This includes gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies as part of the Department of Defense's healthcare coverage for active-duty personnel. However, policies and coverage can vary depending on the administration and specific regulations in place at the time.
What has the author Chaz Bono written?
Chaz Bono has written: 'Transition' -- subject(s): Transgender people, Transsexuals, Gender identity, Biography, Psychological aspects
can a trans man produce sperm to start a family?
Transgender people who want to have biological children may face unique hurdles depending on their transition care.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'FTM' regarding transgender?
FTM is an abbreviation that stands for "Female-to-Male" and refers to transgender individuals. This means a person who was born genetically female but has transitioned -- or is in the process of transitioning -- to live as a male. Testosterone injections and surgeries may be a part of this transition.
How can a transsexual woman become well-known without people calling her transgender in writings or lumping her in with transgender people?
Unless she keeps her transition in the closet, it's probably not going to happen. Some day, it won't matter, but for now, it's a topic of discussion among people.
I'm not overly satisfied with the answer to the origination of shemales, are there both naturally born shemales as well as the transgender ones?
Yes, there are both naturally born shemales, who are born with both male and female characteristics, and transgender shemales, who identify as female but were assigned male at birth. Transgender shemales may have gone through hormone therapy, surgery, or other medical treatments to transition to a different gender identity.
