Transgender Issues 101: What is a transition? Part one

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7/29/09

You will often hear transsexual people speak of their transition from male to female or from female to male. But what does this mean, exactly? And why do some people use different terms to reflect this transition?

The transition from male to female or from female to male is complex, and it is not the same for everyone. There are general guidelines, and many people follow certain "steps," but no two experiences are identical.