Gender Dysphoria, Its Causes and Symptoms: A Review

Abstract

Gender dysphoria (GD) phenomenon is affected by a person’s instinct and identity. The aim of this present review study was to examine the causes, symptoms and treatment of GD. Various factors can be involved in the development of GD. And this disorder causes unpleasant physical, psychological and social complications for the individual. Therefore, therapeutic methods; such as, counseling, hormone therapy and transgender surgery can increase the mental health and quality of life for these individuals. The cause of GD can be attributed to a variety of biological, hormonal, psychological, social, family, and childhood abuse factors that are characterized by symptoms; such as, biological sex dissatisfaction, the desire to be the opposite sex, feelings and reactions of the opposite sex. These individuals are interested in transgender surgery with pharmaceutical surgical and other therapeutic methods to improve their quality of life.