Medical transition, when pursued, adds another layer of complexity. Hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries can help align the body with the individual’s gender identity, offering relief from dysphoria and allowing them to feel more at home in their own skin. Yet the process often requires navigating medical systems that may lack training in transgender care, as well as dealing with financial obstacles or long waiting periods. For many, medical transition becomes an emotional, physical and logistical journey that requires persistence and courage.
