I cannot believe anyone would willingly inflict the process on themselves. Lesbian, Gay, transgender are hardly lifestyle choices.
They are an essential part of a person's genetic makeup, no different from skin colouring or eyecolour. Society is having a hard time transitioning to allow these people the freedom to be themselves. As has been shown on previous posts young people are far more accepting.
Time to recognise the fact that if we are not accepting, then we are the ones with the problem.