'A GIRL'S HEAD ON A BOY'S BODY': WHAT IS GENDER DYSPHORIA?
Gender
dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or
distress because there is a mismatch between their biological sex and
gender identity.
Its
exact cause is unclear and was initially thought to be psychological,
but more recent research suggests it may be the result of abnormal
development when a baby is in the womb, possibly due to genetic or
hormonal factors.
The
first signs of the condition can appear at an early age through a child
refusing to wear clothes typical to their gender, or refuse to take
part in boys’ or girls’ activities. For most children this behaviour
will pass but it often persists into adolescence and adulthood for those
with gender dysphoria.
Treatment
can range from simply living as the gender they identify with to taking
hormones and having surgery to change their sex to match their gender
identity.
A
recent survey by the Equality and Human Rights Commission of 10,000
people found that about one per cent of the population experienced
issues with their gender identity to some extent.
If
you think you or your child may have gender dysphoria, consult your GP
who may refer you to a specialist gender identity clinic, or contact
support group Mermaids via mermaidsuk.org.uk.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3348021/The-mother-bringing-three-year-old-son-girl-Britain-s-youngest-case-child-wanting-change-sex.html#ixzz3tYzwjNU6
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