What is Gender Dysphoria
Gender Dysphoria is a psychological condition in which a person experiences significant distress or discomfort because their gender identity (their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender) does not align with their assigned sex at birth.
Definition
Gender Dysphoria is a condition where a person feels a strong mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity, causing emotional distress, anxiety, and difficulty functioning in daily life.
Symptoms of Gender Dysphoria:
Note: Symptoms vary with age and individual experiences.
In adults and adolescents:
Strong desire to be another gender
Discomfort with one’s body or sex characteristics (e.g., breasts, genitals)
Wanting to get rid of one’s physical sex traits
Preference for clothes, roles, or activities associated with another gender
Depression or anxiety related to gender identity
Difficulty functioning in social, work, or personal life
In children:
Insistent belief they are another gender
Strong preference for clothes and toys typically associated with another gender
Avoiding gendered activities (e.g., girls avoiding dresses)