Adult Diagnostic Criteria for Gender Dysphoria
In order for adults and adolescents to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria, they must experience a discrepancy between their assigned gender at birth and their expressed gender, as evidenced by two or more of the following symptoms. Furthermore, this difference must result in significant distress that lasts for a period of six months or more.
Diagnostic Criteria for Gender Dysphoria in Children
In order for a child to receive a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, certain criteria must be met. The child should experience a discrepancy between their assigned gender and the gender they identify with, and this incongruence should lead to distress or impairment that lasts for at least six months. Additionally, the child must exhibit at least six of the following symptoms:
- Rejection of the stereotypical items and traits associated with their assigned gender
- Preference for the items and traits typically associated with the gender they identify with
- Strong dislike or dissatisfaction with their own sexual anatomy
By observing these symptoms and assessing the duration and impact of the child’s feelings of gender incongruence, healthcare professionals can diagnose gender dysphoria in children.