Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.

Jaclyn Mae came out of the closet when she was 21. When she told her family in Indiana that she was a transgender woman, she quickly realized they were not receptive to the idea and decided she had to ...

Farida Aly spent decades performing blood tests, brain scans and personality tests before doctors issued the needed medical reports to allow her to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

The group that represented the families who filed the lawsuit said it is discussing whether to file an appeal.