At what age can you start gender transition?

The Endocrine Society recommends that they wait until age 18, but because more kids are transitioning at younger ages, some doctors are doing these surgeries earlier on a case-by-case basis.

What is a non-binary child?

For some kids, being non-binary means that they don’t identify as exclusively male or female. Some non-binary people may feel like they’re a blend of both genders, while others may feel like they don’t identify with either gender.

How much does female to male transition cost?

Bottom surgery, or changing the genitalia, costs an estimated $25,600 for male-to-female patients and about $24,900 for female-to-male, according to The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery.

Is it normal to want a boy but not a girl?

“It can sound ugly to say, ‘I wanted a boy and not a girl,’ because you’re expected to love the child no matter what,” he says. But it’s normal if you’re not immediately thrilled. Additionally, don’t feel ashamed if your sadness shows to other people.

Is it normal to be disappointed with the gender of Your Baby?

Your heart was set on having a girl (or a boy), but genetics decided otherwise. It’s perfectly normal to feel disappointed. Here’s what to expect if you’re currently suffering from gender-reveal blues.

What advice do you have for younger trans and nonbinary people?

There are no more or less people who are trans or nonbinary then there were at any time in history, it’s just that now is the time when people feel they have the social support to be able to live authentic lives. What advice do you have for younger trans and nonbinary people? Be true to yourself. Live your life authentically.

Do your parents consider you non-binary or transgender?

Most parents don’t consider their children being anything other than a boy or a girl, so you, the gender questioning individual, must figure that out for yourself. In such a gendered society, it’s tough to figure out if you’re non-binary or transgender.