Gender Dysphoria - Diagnosis and Management

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. Gender dysphoria is the distress a person feels due to a mismatch between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth. People who experience gender dysphoria are typically transgender.
In this video, Dr. Adam Jones discusses the diagnostic criteria of gender dysphoria for trans individuals.
He also discusses the management of gender dysphoria.
DSM-5 criteria state that two of the following signs and symptoms need to be present for at least six months.
• A marked incongruence between one's experienced and assigned gender.
• An urge to get rid of one's primary or secondary sex characteristics.
• A strong desire for the primary or secondary sex characteristics of the other gender.
• A strong desire to be the other gender.
• A desire to be treated as the other gender.
• A strong conviction that one has the typical feelings and reactions of the other gender.
There is a range of different treatment approaches that can help alleviate gender dysphoria. However, these treatment approaches are not widely available.
Many trans individuals who experience gender dysphoria see gender-confirming medical interventions.
Gender-confirming medical interventions may alleviate gender dysphoria.
Therefore, potentially preventing mental health issues experienced by trans individuals.
Gender-confirming medical interventions include hormone treatment (HT) and gender-confirming genital surgery (GCGS).

The following topics have discussed in the video:
Gender dysphoria
Typical gender dysphoria history
DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria
Management of gender dysphoria ...

Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. ...
Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.