,Diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria[J].SICHUAN MENTAL HEALTH,2019,32(2):167-169
Diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria
DOI:10.11886/j.issn.1007-3256.2019.02.016
English keywords:Gender dysphoria  Diagnostic characteristics  Treatment
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肖茜 中南大学湘雅医院心理卫生中心 
张道龙 美中心理文化学会美国伊利诺伊大学精神医学系 
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      This paper discussed the relevant contents of gender dysphoria, in order to strengthen the understanding of the medical staff on the disease and arouse enough concern. Gender dysphoria is a disease in which individuals strongly identify themselves as the opposite gender. The pain stems from a mismatch between their biological gender and self - proclaimed gender. Gender dysphoria begins invarious periods, including childhood, late adolescence and adulthood. Treatments of gender dysphoria in child hoodand adolescence include psychological support therapy and family therapy. For adult patients, adjustment of lifestyle, sex hormone therapy and surgical treatment can be selected according to the specific situation of patients.
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