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Erectile tissue release

This procedure creates a penis by cutting the ligaments around the erectile tissue (clitoris), so the shaft falls away from the body, giving it a more pronounced appearance.

Estrogen-based hormone therapy

The use of medications (e.g., estrogen, anti-androgens, progestins) to develop physical characteristics that reflect a person's gender or gender expression, including breasts, softer skin, and more fat on the hips, thighs and buttocks.