Gender identity disorder

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Male and female reproductive systems

Transsexualism

Individual and family therapy is recommended for children. Individual and, if appropriate, couples therapy is recommended for adults. Sex reassignment through surgery and hormonal therapy is an option, but identity problems may continue after this treatment.

Diagnosing and treating this disorder early can lead to a better outcome.

• Depression or anxiety
• Emotional distress
• Feeling alone
• Poor self-concept

Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder and want help, especially with anxiety and depression.

Review Date: 02/18/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Michelle Benger Merrill, MD, Instructor in Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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