Gender dysphoria

Gender Dysphoria

What is Gender Dysphoria?

Gender Identity

Terminology

DSM 5 Diagnosis Criteria

Signs & Symptoms

Stigmas & Mental Health

Treatment

Support Groups

Informational Videos

Stella E Uzoewulu, MD Candidate, Rush Medical College 2024

What is Gender Dysphoria?

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Gender dysphoria is a term that describes a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity.This sense of unease or dissatisfaction may be so intense it can lead to depression and anxiety and have a harmful impact on daily life.

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Gender Indentity

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Gender identity refers to our sense of who we are and how we see and describe ourselves. Most people identify as "male" or "female". These are sometimes called "binary" identities.But some people feel their gender identity is different from their biological sex. For example, some people may have male genitals and facial hair but do not identify as a male or feel masculine. Some people do not define themselves as having a "binary" identity. For them the concept of gender is not relevant to their identity. They may use terms such as agender, gender non-conforming but as a group, they are often called "non-binary".

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Terminology

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Sex/gender assigned at birth

Cisgender

Treatment

Gender Diverse

Sexual orientation

Gender Expression

Transgender

Gender Identity

Nonbinary

dsm 5 Diagnosis Criteria

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Signs & symptoms

• Low self-esteem
• Becoming withdrawn or socially isolated
• Depression or anxiety
• Taking unnecessary risks
• Neglecting themselves
• Self Harm and/or SI

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People with gender dysphoria may have changed their appearance, their behaviour or their interests. They may also show signs of discomfort or distress

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Stigmas & Mental health

Transgender people suffer from high levels of stigmatization, discrimination and victimization, contributing to negative self-image and increased rates of other mental health disorders. Transgender individuals are at higher risk of victimization and hate crimes than the general public. Suicide rates among transgender people are markedly higher as well.Transgender adolescents are often victims of bullying and discrimination at school, which can contribute to serious adverse mental health outcomes. Interventions are often needed to create safe and affirming school environments. Transgender individuals may also face challenges in accessing appropriate health care and insurance coverage of related services.

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Treatment

Therapies

Personal exploration

Social affirmation

After a detailed assessment to confirm the diagnosis of gender dysphoria, your medical team will work with you on an agreed treatment plan. For some people, treatment may just involve acceptance and affirmation or confirmation of their identity. For others, it may involve changes to their voice, hormone treatment or surgery.

Medical and legal options

Support for family and friends

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Support Groups

Therapies

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Informational Youtube Videos

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Gender Dysphoria: Diagnosis and Management

These educational videos provide more information about Gender Dysphoria

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Sources

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https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/#:~:text=Gender%20dysphoria%20is%20a%20term,harmful%20impact%20on%20daily%20life.

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