Gender Dysphoria
Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Gender dysphoria: A concept designated in the DSM-5 as clinically significant distress or impairment related to a strong desire to be of another gender, which may include desire to change primary and/or secondary sex characteristics. Not all transgender or gender diverse people experience dysphoria.
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Wiki Number: 20-Gender Dysphoria
Diagnosis: Adjustment Disorder
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Symptoms: emotional distress over one’s assigned gender or sex
Progression: eating disorders, depression, isolation, suicide attempts
Causes:
Medications: Hormones
Therapies: transitioning psychotherapy
Youtube Video: Gender Dysphoria
Amazon or Library Book: The Gender Identity Guide for Parents
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- Comparative Analysis of 30-Day Complications in Transgender Men Undergoing Different Routes of Hysterectomy: A Study Utilizing American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) Databy Bashar Hassan on July 1, 2025
CONCLUSION: This study provides important insights into the 30-day postoperative outcomes of different hysterectomy approaches in transgender men. LH appears to have the lowest incidence of complications, whereas LAVH and AH present higher risks for specific complications. These findings can aid in informed decision-making and surgical planning, ultimately improving care for transgender men undergoing hysterectomy.
- Transgender and gender diverse patients' preference and comfort for having a medical chaperone present during a sensitive physical examination: a single-site studyby Katie E Linder on June 29, 2025
CONCLUSION: TGD adults report comfort with the concept of having a medical chaperone during sensitive examinations and most would prefer the chaperone to be female. Preference for having a medical chaperone present during a sensitive physical exam is not likely influenced by gender dysphoria or social anxiety.
- Obstacles to forming a positive body image and strategies for overcoming them: A qualitative study of nonbinary individuals' experiencesby Ashlie N Johnson on June 29, 2025
Although limited research has explored body image trajectories (i.e., how body image evolves across time) among gender-diverse populations, previous studies suggest that nonbinary individuals have distinctive experiences with forming and maintaining positive body image. Moreover, nonbinary individuals, like members of other stigmatized groups, experience unique stressors tied to their marginalized gender identity, though no prior studies have investigated the role of minority stress in positive...
- Effects of gender affirming hormone therapy with testosterone on renal function of assigned female at birth transgender people: a meta-analysisby Daniele Tienforti on June 27, 2025
CONCLUSIONS: The influence of T-GAHT on eGFR in the first two years in healthy, young AFAB transgender individuals appears to be statistically significant, but is likely not clinically relevant. This interpretation is supported by the stability of BUN levels and the absence of adverse renal events in the included studies, suggesting preserved kidney function despite changes in creatinine-based estimates. Further research is warranted to identify more accurate tools for evaluating kidney function...