Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease. GERD occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, stomach content, flows back into your food pipe (esophagus). The backwash (reflux) irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes GERD. Both acid reflux and heartburn are common digestive conditions that many people experience from time to time. When these signs and symptoms occur at least twice each week or interfere with your daily life, or when your doctor can see damage to your esophagus, you may be diagnosed with GERD.
In Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery posts cost estimates for different procedures. Its price list mentions estimates of $140,450 to transition from male to female, and $124,400 to transition from female to male.
Pocket SMS. A US transgender man is leading the fight against proposed legislation that would make him use the women's restroom. Using #WeJustNeedToPee, Michael Hughes of Minnesota is posting selfies from women's bathrooms asking if he belongs there. Minnesota is among four states considering laws that would require trans people to use male or female bathrooms based on the sex they were assigned at birth, not the gender they identify with. In Kentucky, for example, schools could be sued up to $2,500 if a trans student used the wrong bathroom.