Transgender health

Transgender health

Trans or transgender are broad terms used to describe people who don’t conform to the traditional division of male and female.

'My trans daughter'

Sharon describes how her 15-year-old daughter Nicki was born in a male body but felt from a very young age that she should have been a girl.

Coming out for transgender people

Telling other people about your gender identity can be difficult because you don't know how they will react.

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Dawn's story

Most of the time Dawn, 51, lives as a man using a male name. However, she considers herself to be transgender.

Your mental wellbeing

Trans people are more likely than others to experience mental distress because of the discrimination they face.

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Teenagers and gender identity

Like adults, young people can experience a wide range of feelings about their gender identity.

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Worried about your child?

If a child seems to be confused about their gender, it's normal for parents to feel puzzled or worried.

My trans partner

Jules's partner, Dawn, lives as a man most of the time but has a strong feminine side. Here, Jules describes how she feels about telling people that Dawn is trans.