What is sexual reassignment surgery (SRS)?
Q: What is sexual reassignment surgery (SRS)?
A: Sexual reassignment surgery (SRS) is a term used to describe one or more surgeries that are done to change the body's genitals or other sexual characteristics in order to match a person's gender identity.
Q: What types of SRS are available for transgender women?
A: For transgender women, some types of SRS include phallectomy (removing the penis), orchiectomy (removing the testicles), vaginoplasty (where a surgeon creates a vagina), breast implants, and voice therapy.
Q: What types of SRS are available for transgender men?
A: For transgender men, some types of SRS include mastectomy (removing the breasts), hysterectomy (removing the uterus), and phalloplasty (where a surgeon creates a penis).
Q: Do all transgender people get SRS?
A: Not all transgender people get SRS; it is up to each individual person whether they choose to have any type of surgery or not.
Q: Are there laws protecting access to SRS?
A: Yes, there are international laws on human rights that cover access to SRS. The Declaration of Montreal and the Yogyakarta Principles state that health insurance companies must provide coverage for these surgeries in order to avoid discriminating against transgender people.
Q: Is phalloplasty more difficult than vaginoplasty?
A: Yes, phalloplasty is generally considered more difficult and dangerous than vaginoplasty for transgender women.
