Position statement: Gender dysphoria in childhood and adolescence. Working Group on Gender Identity and Sexual Development of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (GIDSEEN).
Gender dysphoria (GD) in childhood and adolescence is a complex condition where early detection and comprehensive treatment are essential to improve quality of life, decrease mental comorbidity, and improve GD. In this position statement, the Working Group on Gender Identity and Sexual Development of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (GIDSEEN), consisting of specialists in Endocrinology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Sociology, sets out recommendations for evaluation and treatment of GD in children and adolescents. Interdisciplinary management of GD should be carried out at specialized units (UTIGs), considering that any clinical intervention should follow the principles of scientific rigor, experience, ethical and deontological principles, and the necessary caution in front of chronic, aggressive, and irreversible treatments.
Endocrinología, Unidad de Transexualidad e Identidad de Género, H.R.U Málaga, Málaga, España. Electronic address: miesteva@wanadoo.es.
Isabel
I
Esteva de Antonio
Psicología, Unidad de Identidad de Género, H. Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España.
Nuria
N
Asenjo Araque
Psicología, Unidad de Identidad de Género, H. Dr. Peset, Valencia, España.
Felipe
F
Hurtado Murillo
Psicología, Unidad de Transexualidad e Identidad de Género, H. San Agustín Avilés, Avilés, España.
María
M
Fernández Rodríguez
Psicología Infantil, Unidad de Identidad de Género, H. Clínic Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
Ángela
Á
Vidal Hagemeijer
Endocrinología, Unidad de Identidad de Género, H.G.U. Alicante, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, España. Electronic address: omoreno@umh.es.
Oscar
O
Moreno-Pérez
Sociología, Unidad de Identidad de Género, H. Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España.
María Jesús
MJ
Lucio Pérez
Endocrinología Pediátrica, Unidad de Transexualidad e Identidad de Género, H.R.U Málaga (H. Materno-Infantil), Málaga, España.
Juan Pedro
JP
López Siguero
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D002675:Child, Preschool; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D000068116:Gender Dysphoria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005783:Gender Identity; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D062985:Health Services for Transgender Persons / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011627:Puberty / Q000187:drug effects; D057829:Gender-Affirming Procedures; D013030:Spain
D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones
Childhood and adolescence; Disforia de género; Gender dysphoria; Infancia y adolescencia; Posicionamiento; Statement