Week 7 - Gender Dysphoria Flashcards
What are the preferred terms for sexual orientation?
LGBTQ - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer
What is the perception as being male or female that has nothing to do with sexual orientation?
gender identity
What is the sense that the actual gender identity is different than biological sex?
transgender
What is a good topic to bring up for couples that cannot get legally married?
advanced directives
What are the clinical issues of LGBTQ?
high depression and suicide High smoking High substance use Partner violence Hate crimes
What is the most important component of gender dysphoria that allows it to be a disease in DSM-5?
Causes clinically significant distress associated with the condition
What is the timeline required for gender dysphoria in children?
at least 6 mo
How many symptoms are required for dx of gender dysphoria in children?
6
What are the symptoms of gender dysphoria?
- desire to be other gender or insistence that one is other gender
- cross dressing
- preference for cross gender role in make believe
- Preference for playmates of other gender
- Preference to play with opposite gender toys
- rejection of stereotyped toys of their gender
- dislike of ones anatomy
- strong desire for primary or secondary sex characteristics of other gender
What is the criteria for gender dysphoria in children?
A. difference btw ones expressed gender and biological gender for 6 MONTHS with SIX symptoms
B. clinically significant distress
What are the symptoms of gender dysphoria in adolescents and adults?
- marked incongruence btw expressed and biological gender
- desire to rid of ones primary or secondary sex characteristics
- desire for sex characteristics of other gender
- desire to be the other gender
- desire to be treated as other gender
- belief that one has the typical feelings and reactions of the other gender
How many symptoms does adolescents and adults need for gender dysphoria dx?
2
What is the timeline for adolescent and adult gender dysphoria?
6 months
What is the criteria for adolescent and adult gender dysphoria DSM 5 dx?
A. marked incongruence for 6 mo with 2 symptoms
B. clinically significant distress
When can you not dx gender dysphoria?
if person born with unclear genitalia
