title: Gender dysphoria update.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Reproductive Health, Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre, Canada.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Beemer
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014189:Transsexualism / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*