Gender dysphoria and a de-transition to the biological gender : a case report from a primary care perspective

• Main Authors: Fathima Begum SM, Hizlinda Tohid, Mohd Radzniwan Rashid, Sharifah Najwa SM, Khadijah Hasanah AA, Hatta Sidi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/19679/1/23_ms0509_pdf_20102.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/19679/; https://www.medicineandhealthukm.com/toc/17/1
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Gender dysphoria describes the feeling of distress and discomfort experienced when the assigned gender does not match the person’s gender identity. In its severe form, it leads to anxiety, depression and even suicidal ideation or attempts. Unfortunately, this does not end as some transgenders fac...