How to Transition from a Female to a Male (Transgender)

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Think through who you will tell and what you will say.. Talk to people who are supportive.. Research being trans so that you are prepared to answer questions.

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1

Think through who you will tell and what you will say.

Step 1

Think through who you will tell and what you will say.

2

Talk to people who are supportive.

Step 2

Talk to people who are supportive.

3

Research being trans so that you are prepared to answer questions.

Step 3

Research being trans so that you are prepared to answer questions.

4

Give people time to process your news.

Step 4

Give people time to process your news.

5

Look into laws in your area before coming out at work.

Step 5

Look into laws in your area before coming out at work.

6

Find a support system to help you deal with your emotions.

Step 6

Find a support system to help you deal with your emotions.

7

Ask people to use your preferred pronouns.

Step 7

Ask people to use your preferred pronouns.

8

Change your name if you want to.

Step 8

Change your name if you want to.

9

Alter your grooming and clothing to be more masculine if you want to.

Step 9

Alter your grooming and clothing to be more masculine if you want to.

10

Find out what your insurance will cover.

Step 10

Find out what your insurance will cover.

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Make an appointment with an experienced doctor.

Step 11

Make an appointment with an experienced doctor.

12

Choose the right dosage and method for you.

Step 12

Choose the right dosage and method for you.

13

Expect changes to your skin to come first.

Step 13

Expect changes to your skin to come first.

14

Look for weight, hair, and voice changes to follow.

Step 14

Look for weight, hair, and voice changes to follow.

15

Ask your doctor about changes to your reproductive system.

Step 15

Ask your doctor about changes to your reproductive system.

16

Go to therapy if you find your emotional changes challenging.

Step 16

Go to therapy if you find your emotional changes challenging.

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See a therapist to get a diagnosis, if necessary.

Step 17

See a therapist to get a diagnosis, if necessary.

18

Figure out how much your insurance will cover if you have a policy.

Step 18

Figure out how much your insurance will cover if you have a policy.

19

Undergo male chest surgery to remove breasts.

Step 19

Undergo male chest surgery to remove breasts.

20

Schedule a hysterectomy to remove female reproductive organs.

Step 20

Schedule a hysterectomy to remove female reproductive organs.

21

Talk to your doctor about a phalloplasty.

Step 21

Talk to your doctor about a phalloplasty.

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