Sex Change

Many people may realize at a point in their lives that they were meant to be of the opposite gender. The sex change operation of male to female is much more common than female to male, because it is far less complicated. This operation usually follows the less permanent cross dressing habits. Feeling more comfortable in the role of the gender other than the one you were given is not that uncommon.

A sex change should be carefully researched and considered. This is a permanent and life-changing decision, and it may not be right for everyone who feels that they should be the opposite gender. The main point is to be happy with who you are, though sometimes you do have to make changes in order to feel comfortable.

A male to female sex change involves the removal of the penis and testicles, and then the genitalia reconstruction to form a vagina. The use of estrogen should soften the features of the rest of the body and also make the voice more feminine. It should also increase the breast size if implants are not desired, and will also decrease most of the body hair.

The female to male sex change is a more complicated physical surgery that may involve removal of breast tissue and reconstruction to look more masculine, and also the construction of a penis. This is sometimes done using skin from the arm that is formed into a penis and attached to the clitoris. It is also possible to get testicular implants put into the labia to have the full male appearance.

After a sex change, many enter into a support group to share feelings, stories, and for help dealing with lifestyle changes. The requirement before having any surgery of this nature is to be the legal age of 18 and to go through evaluations to be sure that this is the right decision for your life.