Joanne Herman
Can Transgender People Bear Children?
Posted: 03/28/11 08:40 AM ET
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanne-herman/can-transgender-people-be_b_839703.htmlFor those who are not transsexual, the answer is generally yes. But for those in the part of the transgender population who feel the need to bring their anatomy in line with their deeply held belief of being the opposite gender, this is a challenging question that's increasingly important.
Heightened awareness to and sensitivity toward all transgender people is resulting in younger and younger gender transitions. And the desire of younger transsexual people to become parents can be just as strong as for those who are not transsexual. But it presents a fairly significant challenge.
