Gender dysphoria causes people to experience intense feelings of discomfort about their gender identity—and for some, this manifests as a desire to transition from male to female or vice versa. Gender dysphoria is not a mental illness, but it can be treated with therapy and medication. It's also possible for people with gender dysphoria to live their lives without transitioning.

What is Gender Dysphoria?

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When the gender assigned at birth does not match the self-image and experiences psychological distress, this is known as gender dysphoria. It’s easy to confuse this term with transgenderism, but the two are not interchangeable. Gender dysphoria can cause significant distress and affect one’s quality of life. Gender dysphoria causes people to experience intense feelings …

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