Gender Dysphoria In Adolescents and Adults

This condition involves persistent incongruence between an individual’s experienced gender and assigned sex, leading to clinically significant distress or functional impairment. Etiologies include a combination of genetic, neurobiological, and psychosocial factors. Clinical features may involve persistent cross-gender identification, strong desire for gender-affirming treatment, and social or occupational dysfunction. Diagnosis requires thorough assessment of history, psychological evaluation, and functional impairment documentation. Management is individualized, incorporating psychotherapy, social support, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgery as indicated. Prognosis improves with comprehensive, affirming care and integration of mental health support.