Gender Dysphoria and Body Integrity Identity Disorder: Similarities and Differences

Abstract

Gender Dysphoria and Body Integrity Identity Disorder are sometimes\rtogether in the 19% of the cases. Other discomfort diseases related to identity,\rbody scheme and/or integrity are discussed in relation to Gender Dysphoria.\rBecause persons experiencing Gender Dysphoria need a precise diagnostic that\rprotects their access to care and will not be used against them in social,\roccupational or legal areas a distinction diseases is provided in this text,\rbecause a meticulous description with clear exclusion criteria is required.