We consider of great importance a brief summary of the main concepts about transsexuality, to understand what we are speaking about [1].
Assigned gender:The initial gender attributed to an individual after birth. For most individuals, this corresponds to the sex on their original birth certificate (aka assigned gender, birth sex).Cisgender: A term for individuals whose experienced and expressed gender are congruent with their gender assigned at birth (i.e.: not transgender).
Detransition:The cessation or reversal of a transgender identification or gender transition, whether by social, legal, or medical means. It can be temporary or definitive.Desistance: It is the cessation of transgender identity or gender dysphoria.
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