Gender Dysphoria Flashcards
Gender Dysphoria in Children
A: A marked incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender & assigned gender, of at least 6mos duration, as manifested by at least 6 of the following (one must be Criterion A1):
1: A strong desire to be of the other gender or an insistence that one is the other gender (or some alternative gender different from one’s assigned gender)
2: In boys (assigned gender), a strong preference for cross-dressing or simulating female attire; or in girls (assigned gender), a strong preference for wearing only typical masculine clothing & strong resistance to the wearing if typical feminine clothing
3: A strong preference for cross-gender roles in make believe or fantasy play
4: A strong preference for the toys, games or activities stereotypically used or engaged in by the other gender
5: A strong preference for playmates of the other end
6: In boys (assigned gender), a strong rejection of typically masculine toys, games or activities & a strong avoidance of rough & tumble play; or in girls (assigned gender) a strong rejection of feminine toys, games and activities
7: A strong dislike of one’s sexual autonomy
8: A strong desire for the primary and/or secondary sex characteristics that match one’s experienced gender
B: The condition is associated w/ significant distress or impairment
Specify If:
W/ a disorder of sex development:
Gender Dysmorphia in Adolescents or Adults
A: Marked incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender. of at least 6 mos, manifested by at least 2 of the following:
1. A marked incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender & primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
2. A strong desire to be rid of one’s primary and/or secondary sex characteristics b/c of a marked incongruence w/ one’s experienced/expressed gender
3. A strong desire for the primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
4. A strong desire to be of the other gender (or alternative gender)
5. A strong desire to be treated as the other gender (or alt gender)
6. A strong conviction that one has the typical feelings & reaction of the other gender (or some alt gender)
B: The condition is associated with a significant distress or impairment
Specify If:
W/ a disorder of sex development
Post-transition
