Gender Affirming Recommendation Letters
A gender affirming surgery letter, often referred to as a referral or recommendation letter,
is a crucial document in the process of accessing surgical interventions for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
This letter, typically composed by a qualified mental health professional or healthcare provider,
serves to validate and affirm an individual’s gender identity, as well as assess their readiness for surgery.
Ultimately, the gender affirming surgery letter plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to essential medical interventions that align with
an individual’s authentic gender identity, promoting their physical and psychological well-being
What the letter entails
Gender affirming recommendation letters outline a client’s:
- gender dysphoria (feelings and experiences associated with the incongruence between one’s sex assigned at birth and one’s gender identity)
- history of transition-related care
- capacity to make informed decisions about surgery
- the therapeutic process
- the provider’s assessment of the individual’s mental health and overall well-being.
Carolyn Menger, LICSW provides Gender Affirming Recommendation Letters.
Other providers may also provide letters to ongoing clients in their care, if interested, please inquire with your provider.
