Gender dysphoria
Gender dysphoria (pronounced: jen-der dis-for-ee-uh) is a term used in the field of medicine and psychology to describe a condition where an individual experiences discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth.
Etymology
The term "gender dysphoria" is derived from the Greek words "genos" meaning "kind" or "type," and "dysphoria" from "dysphoros" meaning "hard to bear." It was first used in medical literature in the 20th century as a replacement for the term "gender identity disorder," to remove the implication that being transgender is a disorder.
Definition
Gender dysphoria is a condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is characterized by a strong and persistent identification with a gender other than one's assigned sex, and discomfort with one's own assigned sex that results in significant distress or impairment.
Symptoms
Symptoms of gender dysphoria can vary greatly among individuals but may include a strong desire to be of a gender other than one's assigned sex, a strong desire to be treated as a gender other than one's assigned sex, a significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, and a feeling of discomfort with one's own body.
Treatment
Treatment for gender dysphoria may involve psychotherapy, hormone therapy, and/or sex reassignment surgery. The goal of treatment is to help individuals with gender dysphoria to live as their identified gender and to reduce the distress associated with the gender conflict.
Related Terms
- Transgender
- Gender Identity
- Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Hormone Therapy
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- American Psychiatric Association
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gender dysphoria
- Wikipedia's article - Gender dysphoria
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