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    GlossarySex Reassignment Surgery

    medical procedure altering physical sex characteristics to match gender identity

    Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), also known as Gender Confirmation Surgery or Gender Affirmation Surgery, is a medical procedure that alters a person's physical sex characteristics to align with their gender identity. This can involve surgeries such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, or mastectomy, depending on the individual's needs and goals. The procedure is often part of a broader transition process that may include hormone therapy and other treatments.

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