Go Back Research Article December, 2016

Gender Incongruence, Dysphoria and Trans* Health

Author Peer Briken Author Priv.-Doz. Timo O. Nieder Author Annette Güldenring

Abstract

The following article presents the current developments in the diagnosis and treatment of gender incongruence and/or gender dysphoria. Both terms represent a paradigm shift that is intended to replace the classic treatment paradigm of transsexualism. Needs-based and interdisciplinary trans* health care is qualified by openness to gender diversity, flexibility for individual treatment processes and consideration of the social situation of those seeking treatment.

Keywords

Gender Incongruence Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis Treatment Transsexualism Paradigm Shift Trans* Health Care Gender Diversity Interdisciplinary Care Needs-Based Care Social Situation Individual Treatment Processes Openness
Details
Volume 18
Pages 38–49
DOI 10.1007/s15005-016-1788-3
ISSN 2195-5166
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