Here’s Why Caitlyn Jenner Said She Had Gender Confirmation Surgery

There are, of course, lots of different ways to be trans ? and to be a woman or a man or both or neither ? and surgically confirming one’s gender is just one option. For some people, like Jenner, gender confirmation surgery may make them feel like they possess the body parts that correspond to their idea of their gender. Others may choose to have certain kinds of surgery, like facial feminization or breast augmentation, but not others. Some trans people use hormones. Some don’t. Some trans people never medically or surgically or hormonally transition. And others aren’t at all concerned about how certain “parts” adhere to ? or don’t adhere to ? their gender identity.