Voice Feminisation
Voice feminisation may be indicated for trans women during transition, with the aim of improving quality of life and social and professional integration. The surgery is glottoplasty, which aims to raise the fundamental frequency of the voice, around 220 Hz in cisgender women and 120 Hz in cisgender men.
Our voice says a great deal about who we are and, during transition, voice feminisation may be indicated to help a trans woman feel whole. It can bring a better quality of life and personal satisfaction, and help a great deal with social and professional integration.
The aim of voice feminisation surgery, performed through glottoplasty, is to raise the fundamental frequency in transgender women, given that the fundamental frequency, or pitch, is around 220Hz in cisgender women and 120Hz in cisgender men.
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of glottoplasty?
To raise the fundamental frequency of the voice (pitch) in transgender women.
What are typical voice frequencies?
The fundamental frequency is around 220 Hz in cisgender women and 120 Hz in cisgender men.
Who may voice feminisation be indicated for?
For trans women during transition, with the aim of improving quality of life and social and professional integration.
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