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Our detailed surgery guides cover how to access, prepare for and recover from surgery.

What are your options? When is the right time? How much will it cost? Start here if you’re deciding whether to have surgery.

In this section, you’ll learn about the process of accessing surgery. The first step is to meet with your primary care provider.

In this section, you’ll learn about how to prepare for and what to expect from your first meeting with the surgeon.

This section provides ideas on how to prepare your mind and body for surgery. It also lists a number of logistical considerations.

From being admitted to being discharged, this section outlines what to expect on the day of your surgery.

Recovering from surgery is tough, but knowing what to expect helps. This section covers healing, complications, and returning to activity.

This section touches on what you need to know about getting support, ongoing health care, surgical revisions and medical tattooing.

Learn about the effects, costs, benefits and risks associated with puberty blockers.

Instructions on how to access low-cost supplies and perform safe hormone injections.

Strategies for dealing with a shortage of your hormone medication to help you avoid temporary breaks in treatment.

Hormone therapy is used by people who want to align their secondary sex characteristics with their gender.