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'''Gender Dysphoria''' or just '''Dysphoria''' is a feeling of discomfort, distress, or self hatred stemming from a disconnect between one's internal sense of gender, one's outward appearance, and/or the gender others perceive one as. Dysphoria is typically experienced by [[transgender]] individuals. It is most commonly associated with [[Binary Genders|binary]] trans individuals, though [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individuals can also experience dysphoria. Not all trans individuals experience dysphoria, and different individuals may feel dysphoria in different amounts, different ways, or towards different parts of the body. |
'''Gender Dysphoria''' or just '''Dysphoria''' is a feeling of discomfort, distress, or self hatred stemming from a disconnect between one's internal sense of gender, one's outward appearance, and/or the gender others perceive one as. Dysphoria is typically experienced by [[transgender]] individuals. It is most commonly associated with [[Binary Genders|binary]] trans individuals, though [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individuals can also experience dysphoria. Not all trans individuals experience dysphoria, and different individuals may feel dysphoria in different amounts, different ways, or towards different parts of the body. |
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Gender dysphoria is recognized as a medical condition, previously known as gender identity disorder (GID) in the DSM until it was renamed gender dysphoria in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5. The diagnosis was renamed to remove the stigma associated with the term disorder<ref>https://www.britannica.com/science/gender-dysphoria</ref>. Gender dysphoria is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy, and/or surgery. [[Cisgender]] individuals can experience a similar condition known as body dysmorphic disorder. |
Gender dysphoria is recognized as a medical condition, previously known as gender identity disorder (GID) in the DSM until it was renamed gender dysphoria in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5. The diagnosis was renamed to remove the stigma associated with the term disorder<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.britannica.com/science/gender-dysphoria}}</ref>. Gender dysphoria is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy, and/or surgery. [[Cisgender]] individuals can experience a similar condition known as body dysmorphic disorder. |
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The opposite of gender dysphoria is known as [[Gender Euphoria|gender euphoria]]. |
The opposite of gender dysphoria is known as [[Gender Euphoria|gender euphoria]]. |