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1
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Define sex?

A

a biological construct premised upon biological characteristics enabling sexual reproduction

2
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define gender

A

refers to a social construct regarding culture bound conventions, roles and behaviours

3
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what is intersex?

A

when the complex process of sex determination /differentiation are disrupted/incomplete

4
Q

Transgender

A

Transgender people have a gender identity that does not match their sex
assigned at birth, which is generally based on anatomical observation.

5
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what is gender affirmation?

A

having one’s gender identity acknowledged and

accepted in social, legal, and other settings

6
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what is a transgender man?

A

a person assigned female sex at birth who identifies as a man

7
Q

what is gender identity?

A

ones sense of oneself as male or female

8
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What is gender dysphoria/GID? (transsexualism)

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a desire to live and be accepted as a member of the opposite sex usually accompanied by a sense of discomfort may wish to have surgery and hormonal treatment to make ones body as congruent as possible with ones preferred sex

9
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what can GPs do?

A

onward referral to gender identity service for anyone who experiences gender dysphoria
signpost to support groups
vulnerable to mental health problems