What does it mean to be transgender?

Being transgender means that an individual's gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This can involve transitioning to a different gender role or expression.

Transgender people may choose to undergo medical procedures such as hormone therapy or surgery to align their physical appearance with their gender identity.

Gender identity is a deeply-held sense of being male, female, or something else, and may not align with societal expectations or physical characteristics at birth.

Being transgender can involve navigating societal norms and personal challenges related to gender identity, such as coming out or dealing with discrimination.

Transgender individuals may also experience gender dysphoria, which is distress or discomfort resulting from a discrepancy between their gender identity and their assigned sex at birth.