Gender Dysphoria

Question 1

The essence of one’s masculinity or feminity.

Answer 1

Gender or Gender Identity

Question 2

It is present if a person’s physical sex is not consistent with the person’s sense of who he or she really is with his or her experienced gender. They often feel trapped in a body of the wrong sex. It can occur on a continuum.

Answer 2

Gender Dysphoria

Question 3

The natal sex is female but the experienced gender (gender identity) is strongly male.

Answer 3

Transsexual man or Transman

Question 4

The natal sex is male but the experienced gender (gender identity) is strongly female.

Answer 4

Transwoman

Question 5

The individual has made the transition to full time living in their experienced gender wnd they are preparing or have undergone sex reassignment surgery.

Answer 5

Posttransition

Question 6

Gender dysphoria can also occur among individuals with Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) formerly known as _.

Answer 6

Intersexuality or hermaphroditism

Question 7

Individuals who are born with ambiguous genitalia associated with the documented hormonal or other physical abnormalities. They are usually assigned to a specific sex at birth sometimes undergoing surgery, as well as hormonal treatments to alter their sexual anatomy.

Answer 7

Disorders of Sex Development

Question 8

The final non-reversible step is to alter anatomy to be consistent with gender identity through _.

Answer 8

Sex reassignment surgery

Question 9

To qualify for surgery at a reputable clinic, individuals must live in the desired gender for how long?

Answer 9

1- 2 years

Question 10

Genital surgery is more difficult and complex in _.

Answer 10

Natal females

Question 11

In transwomen, hormones are administered to promote _ (the growth of breasts) and the development of other secondary sex characteristics.

Answer 11

Gynecomastia