Gender identity disorder, now referred to as gender dysphoria, involves a strong, persistent identification with a gender different from one's assigned sex at birth. Signs of gender dysphoria can vary, but common indicators include:
1. **Persistent Discomfort**: A strong, ongoing
discomfort with one's assigned sex and primary and/or secondary sex
characteristics.
2. **Desire to Change Sex Characteristics**: A strong
desire to be rid of one's primary and/or secondary sex characteristics due to a
marked incongruence with one’s experienced gender.
3. **Desire for Sex Characteristics of Another
Gender**: A strong desire for the primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
of the other gender.
4. **Desire to Be Another Gender**: A strong
desire to be of another gender.
5. **Desire to Be Treated as Another Gender**: A
strong desire to be treated as another gender.
6. **Conviction of Different Gender**: A strong
conviction that one has the typical feelings and reactions of the other gender.
7. **Distress or Impairment**: Significant
distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of
functioning due to the incongruence.
8. **Preference for Clothing of Another Gender**:
A marked preference for wearing clothes typical of another gender.
9. **Preference for Roles of Another Gender**: A
strong preference for playing roles or engaging in activities typically
associated with another gender.
10. **Strong Aversion to Gender Norms**: A strong
dislike or aversion to toys, games, and activities typically associated with
one's assigned gender.
Early recognition and support are crucial for
individuals experiencing gender dysphoria to help them navigate their feelings
and find appropriate care and resources.
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