Gender identity is deeply personal and exists on a broad spectrum. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) , many experts believe that biological factors—including genetics and prenatal hormones—alongside early life experiences, contribute to the development of transgender identities .

: Gender identity is about who you are (e.g., man, woman, non-binary), while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to [26, 31]. Transgender people can have any sexual orientation [8, 17, 26]. Umbrella Terms

If your question was aimed at transgender health, anatomy, or related topics, I encourage specifying it for a more targeted and helpful response. Transgender health encompasses a wide range of topics from transition-related care to general health concerns.

The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement owes much to transgender activists, though their contributions have often been erased or sidelined.