Hormone replacement therapy : Aryan, son of former Indian cricket team all-rounder Sanjay Bangar, has changed his gender. He went from boy to girl. Now her name is Anaya. After undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) 11 months ago, Aryan, 23, shared a video on the social media platform on Monday and narrated the problems he faced during this period.
He wrote: “Lose strength, but gain happiness. The body has changed, dysphoria diminishes. There is still a long way to go, but each step feels like my own. Let us tell you that now Anaya is also a cricketer. The left batsman plays cricket for local cricket club Islam Gymkhana. In such a situation, let us know how difficult it is for someone to go from being a boy to being a girl.
What is hormone replacement surgery?
Hormone replacement surgery is a procedure in which hormones are replaced in the body. In this process, male or female gender is changed. The help of plastic surgery is also taken into account.
It was recognized in India in 2014. For most gender reassignment surgeries, there is a team of 4 doctors, a psychiatrist, a surgeon, a gynecologist and a neurosurgeon. According to experts, this operation is performed only after 21 years. For younger children, parental authorization is required. During this surgery, the male hormone testosterone is replaced with the female hormone estrogen, giving the boy’s body the characteristics of a girl.
Phases of hormone replacement surgery
Before a sex change operation, an announcement must be published in the newspapers. The officer associated with this department must apply. After an initial investigation, the case is sent to State Department headquarters. Along with the application, reports from three national-level psychiatrists and four doctors specializing in gender reassignment must be submitted. A copy of the Supreme Court’s decision on this subject must also be attached. For this, the advice of a psychologist and a hormone expert is also necessary.
2. Hormonal therapy
After obtaining permission, you can proceed with surgery. Men receive hormonal treatment so that the level of female hormones in their body can increase. If a woman wants to change her gender, the process is the same for her.
After all this, by performing hormone replacement surgery, the hormones in the body of the man or woman are changed, so that they can behave like the gender they wish to live in. After that, the process is completed.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Surgery
By changing gender, a person has the option to change their gender as per their wish.
This surgery allows you to respect yourself and your body.
Gender reassignment surgery improves the mental condition of that man or woman.
Risks of hormone replacement surgery
Even the slightest mistake during this surgical procedure can cause infection.
Bleeding problems may occur during or after surgery.
There may also be a problem of hormonal imbalance during gender reassignment surgery.
Due to this, one also has to face mental problems.
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