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Gender Dysphoria Update

B R Beemer-1996-04-01-Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
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Concepts of sexuality and gender identity are undergoing re-examination in society. Recent media attention has intensified interest in the area, although reliable information is sometimes lacking. Gender dysphoria, and its extreme form, transsexualism, frequently brings sufferers into contact with psychiatric, social, and mental health professionals, and surgical caregivers. Treatment of these patients often represents a challenge on many levels. Some guidelines for this care are outlined.

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Concepts of sexuality and gender identity are undergoing re-examination in society. Recent media attention has intensified interest in the area, although reliable information is sometimes lacking. Gender dysphoria, and its extreme form, transsexualism, frequently brings sufferers into contact with psychiatric, social, and mental health professionals, and surgical caregivers. Treatment of these patients often represents a challenge on many levels. Some guidelines for this care are outlined.

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Gender dysphoriaDysphoriaGender identityPsychologyHuman sexualityMental healthPsychiatryGender Identity Disorder

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