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Gender identity disorder

Alternative Names: Transsexualism Symptoms: Children: Express the desire to be the opposite sex Have disgust with their own genitals Believe that they will grow up to become the opposite sex Are rejected by their peer group, feel isolated Have depression or anxiety Text Continues Below Adults: Desire to live as a person of the opposite sex Wish to be rid of their own genitals Dress in a way that is typical of the opposite sex Have depression or anxiety Feel isolated Either adults or children: Withdraw from social interaction Cross-dress, show habits typical of the opposite sex Signs and tests: A history and psychiatric evaluation confirms the persistent desire to be the opposite sex. The person's partner choices may be same-sex or opposite sex.

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