Author Archives: Nicole

Coming Out as Trans*

Check out this article written by Lewis Hancox, a transgender advocate. He states, “Coming out is different for everyone, all I can do is draw from my own experiences and if these nuggets of advice help just one person then … Continue reading

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Second Puberty or Bust!

In a recent article on transgender transformations, a thought was brought up that really sticks. Undergoing gender transformation is like going through a second puberty: in all its awkward glory! This transformation often includes talks about sex, physical changes, changes … Continue reading

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Gender Change a WBAL Special

Dr. Singh and our amazingly brave patients were featured in a news special that aired on WBAL Baltimore news last night. WBAL Transgender Special by Mindy Basara When Bruce Jenner became Caitlyn Jenner, it made news around the world, but … Continue reading

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From the Closet to the Whitehouse!

Breaking News! Obama appoints first transgender staff member Raffi Freedman-Gurspan is a former policy adviser at the National Center for Transgender Equality Read more here…   Sign up for our monthly newsletter, latest specials, industry news. Be included in our family.

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Move over Caitlyn Jenner the whole world is changing…

As the media world analyzes the Vanity Fair edition featuring Caitlyn Jenner, another question is posed of the transitioning community. Is it okay to be honest? The answer from one of our patients is yes. We appreciate being a part … Continue reading

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Secret Services Men Don’t Talk About

Dr. Singh was recently published in the Washington Blade. Read the full Washington Blade article: What ‘Secret Services’ do men undergo for summer?    Sign up for our monthly newsletter, latest specials, industry news. Be included in our family.

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Boy or girl? Birth Certificate Changes.

Media is buzzing about the new ability for Hawaii born citizens to legally change their gender on their birth certificate. This has long been a struggle for many. “Hawai‘i lawmakers passed a bill last week that will enable individuals who disagree … Continue reading

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Telling the Story

Walking through a transformation is like reading a story. There is a beginning, middle, and end/new beginning. Annika Penelope writes for the Huffington Post and her recent article is telling  “10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Transition.” … Continue reading

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What is it like? MTF

“What is it really like?” – a common transition question asked in Gender Confirmation Plastic Surgery.  My team can medically explain “stuff”,  but hear it from someone who has made the journey.  Feel that person’s anguish and joy.  That makes the feelings … Continue reading

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Transitioning has it’s rewards

This week, Aydian Dowling is finding national press coverage with his “photo contest entry” in Men’s Health Magazine. He has had a mastectomy (double incision top surgery) for his FTM transition.  The scar has faded and is barely visible — … Continue reading

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