Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort or distress that might occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics.

Transgender and gender-diverse people might experience gender dysphoria at some point in their lives. However, some transgender and gender-diverse people feel at ease with their bodies, with or without medical intervention.

Gender dysphoria is also majorly influenced by how gender is defined socially. Gender is a social structure, it changed based on nations, cultures and the social rules each of them follow. Hence the terms that cause may vary according to different factors. But basically, it means to feel as the sex opposite to that of the one assigned at birth.

Signs of gender dysphoria

People with gender dysphoria may have changed their appearance, their behaviour or their interests.

They may also show signs of discomfort or distress, including:

low self-esteem

becoming withdrawn or socially isolated

depression or anxiety

taking unnecessary risks

neglecting themselves

Treatment for gender dysphoria

After a detailed assessment to confirm the diagnosis of gender dysphoria and what it means for you, the GDC team will work with you on an agreed treatment plan.

If you are assessed as not having gender dysphoria, the GDC may recommend other forms of support to your GP.

Treatments provided by the GDC are intended to provide lasting relief from gender dysphoria. This can mean different things to different people.

For some people, treatment may just involve acceptance and affirmation or confirmation of their identity. For others, it may involve bigger changes, such as changes to their voice, hormone treatment or surgery.

Gender dysphoria is not a mental illness, it is a condition that can cause further disorders.

People who experience gender dysphoria,can avail medical treatments which provides a lasting treatment to dysphoria.

The basic process involved in the process of transitioning is hormone therapy.

Gender dysphoria doesn't determine the trans ness of a person, it is again a spectrum as anything else. Some may feel very less dysphoric, some may feel extremely dysphoric.

Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, your trans-ness is valid.